August weather forecastPopayán, Colombia

August

Weather in August

August maintains a consistent weather pattern keeping in touch with the subtle changes from July. A marginal increase in rainfall occurs, but the number of rainy days remains suppressed at a year-round low. August maintains the longest daylight hours thus far, providing ample time for outdoor explorations. The slightly elevated level of humidity marks a shift back towards the city's inherent wet weather. Nevertheless, abundant sunshine creates a well-rounded weather profile, making August a reasonably balanced month.

Temperature

Popayán reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 25.1°C (77.2°F) at the peak and 12°C (53.6°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

The least humid month in Popayán is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Popayán, during August, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Popayán, there are 210 rainfall days, and 2127mm (83.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Popayán. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 12 in August leads to these guidelines:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Popayán's August weather, with an average high temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) and an average low temperature of 12°C (53.6°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

The average high-temperature, in August, in Popayán, is 25.1°C (77.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 12°C (53.6°F).

The least humid month in Popayán is August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

The average relative humidity in August in Popayán is 69%.

In Popayán, Colombia, in August, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

In Popayán, the average day length in August is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

The average sunshine duration in August in Popayán is 5.2h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Popayán, Colombia.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index in Popayán, Colombia.

In Popayán, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average temperature in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average high temperature in August: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (25.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in August: 12°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).

Average humidity in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average humidity in August: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average rainfall in August: 65.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (338.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (54.8mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average rainfall days in August: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (10 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in August: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average UV index in August
Popayán, Colombia

Average UV index in August: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).