August weather forecastTumbes, Peru

August

Weather in August

August sustains the dry spell in Tumbes, Peru, marking the weather with a minuscule rainfall of 1mm (0.04"). While the average sea temperature slightly dips to 22.3°C (72.1°F), it remains steady enough for water activities. Maintaining an average relative humidity of 77%, the climate remains suitably warm for the inhabitants and visitors. Overall, August provides nearly 12 hours of daylight.

Temperature

Tumbes's lowest temperatures tend to occur in August and September, with an average high-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Tumbes is August, when the rain falls for 0.9 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F).
Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 22.3°C (72.1°F) water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Tumbes is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of August in Tumbes, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Tumbes is 9.9h.

UV index

February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

The yearly lowest temperatures occur in August and September, averaging a high-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Tumbes, records 25.1°C (77.2°F), while the low-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Tumbes, Peru, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

August is the month with the least rainfall in Tumbes, Peru. Rain falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In Tumbes, Peru, in August, it is raining for 0.9 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average sea temperature in Tumbes is 22.3°C (72.1°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 22.3°C (72.1°F) water may be enjoyable.

In Tumbes, Peru, the average day length in August is 12h and 0min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, in Tumbes, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23 -05.

In Tumbes, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Tumbes are February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tumbes, Peru, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average high temperature in August: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (25.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average wind speed in August: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (135mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (26.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average sea temperature in August: 22.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (22.1°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • 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: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (1.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average cloud cover in August: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Tumbes, Peru

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (9km).