August weather forecast
Alfaro, Costa Rica

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Alfaro, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 19.3°C (66.7°F) and 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 26.7°C (80.1°F), showing little difference from July's 26.3°C (79.3°F). During the month of August, an average temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Alfaro is 86%.

Rainfall

In Alfaro, Costa Rica, in August, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 287mm (11.3") of accumulated precipitation. In Alfaro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of August in Alfaro, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Alfaro is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Alfaro?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alfaro are 26.7°C (80.1°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Alfaro?
In August, the average relative humidity in Alfaro is 86%.
How much does it rain in Alfaro in August?
In Alfaro, Costa Rica, during August, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 287mm (11.3") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Alfaro have in August?
In Alfaro, the average day length in August is 12h and 26min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Alfaro?
On the first day of August in Alfaro, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:47 CST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Alfaro?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Alfaro, Costa Rica, is 7.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Alfaro?
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Alfaro?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Alfaro, Costa Rica, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in August: 287mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in August: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Alfaro, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

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