August weather forecast
Nazca, Peru

In August, Nazca starts to shake off its cold cloak, differing slightly from July's relative frigidity. As a notable development, rainfall attempts an encore, though subtly with just a day in August. The pendulum of daylight length begins to swing in the brighter direction, welcoming back the much-missed longer days. The positivity continues with an unchanged stellar sunshine performance. Chasing shadows can become a favourite pastime in Nazca under the steadily escalating UV index.

Temperature

The advent of August in Nazca signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.5°C (79.7°F), aligning closely with July. With a significant temperature contrast, nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F) in August.

Rainfall

In Nazca, rain does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 17:54 -05.

Sunshine

January through March, June through August, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Nazca, Peru, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 11. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 11 translates into these guidelines:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. 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.