August weather forecastTunja, Colombia
August
Weather in August
Compared to July, August in Tunja sees a slight rise in temperature along with an uptick in wind speeds. Noteworthy in this month is an increase in sunshine hours to 7.9 hours per day, signaling the approach of brighter days. With the temperature comfortably averaging at 15.6°C (60.1°F) and rainfall further reducing to 85mm (3.35"), August allows locals to bask in the warm sunshine and enjoy outdoor activities.Temperature
With August's arrival, Tunja's weather records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.6°C (60.1°F), marking little difference from July's 14.8°C (58.6°F). In the month of August, an average of 7.7°C (45.9°F) marks the low-temperature in Tunja.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In August, in Tunja, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout August, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tunja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 282.1 days and collects up to 1292mm (50.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Tunja, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Tunja, Colombia, is 12h and 17min.On the first day of August in Tunja, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:00 -05.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.UV index
January, April through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tunja. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 in August translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average high temperature in August: 15.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (16.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 7.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average pressure in August: 1014.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average wind speed in August: 6.6km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average humidity in August: 89%
The months with the highest relative humidity are April, May and November (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (86%).
Average rainfall in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average rainfall in August: 85mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (39mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average rainfall days in August: 27.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is September (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average sunshine days in August: 1.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, September and October (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average cloud cover in August: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
Average visibility in August
Tunja, Colombia
- Average visibility in August: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (6km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5km).
