August weather forecast
Cuenca, Ecuador

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in August

Similar to July, August in Cuenca continues to be cool and relatively drier. However, the star of this month's weather show is the plentiful sunshine with a recorded 8.7 hours a day on average. This change complements the dry, cool weather, presenting a unique side of Cuenca's climatic personality. Moving into September, the number of sunshine hours continues to rise, making it the sunniest month in the city. Meanwhile, temperatures stay low and rainfall makes a subtle increase.

Temperature

Cuenca commences August with an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Cuenca witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) throughout August.

Humidity

In Cuenca, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through August are months with snowfall. August is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in August, Cuenca aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.3 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cuenca, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:17 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cuenca in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Cuenca, is 14.4°C (57.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Cuenca, Ecuador, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

What is the driest month?

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Cuenca, during August, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

August is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in August, Cuenca aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Cuenca, the average day length in August is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:17 -05.

How many hours of sunshine does Cuenca have in August?

In Cuenca, Ecuador, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cuenca?

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August in Cuenca?

In Cuenca, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average temperature in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in August: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (15.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 5.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and November (8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average pressure in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average wind speed in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in August: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (10km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and November (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average humidity in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average rainfall in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in August: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (157mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (35mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average rainfall days in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (16.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average snowfall in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average snowfall in August: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average snowfall days in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average snowfall days in August: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average sunshine days in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (7.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average UV index in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in August: 3

The month with the highest UV index is September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average cloud cover in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Cuenca, Ecuador

Average visibility in August - Cuenca, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (7km).

Cuenca, Ecuador

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location