August weather forecastLa Paz, Uruguay

August

Weather in August

August marks the slow retreat of winter temperatures in La Paz. Temperatures rise gradually from July, with the environment growing slightly warmer. This month witnesses a slight cutback in rainfall from the preceding months. Despite the extended daylight hours of about 10.9, cloud percentage remains hefty contributing to the general overcast conditions. Notably, the month ends on a fairly windy note, adding a refreshing aspect to the weather.

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderate 15.1°C (59.2°F), from a not significantly different 13.3°C (55.9°F). An average minimum temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F) is recorded during the month of August.

Humidity

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In La Paz, in August, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. In La Paz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 707mm (27.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:26 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in August transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In La Paz, 15.1°C (59.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.7°C (49.5°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

In La Paz, in August, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 10h and 52min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:26 -03.

In La Paz, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in La Paz, Uruguay, are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In La Paz, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average high temperature in August: 15.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).

Average pressure in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average pressure in August: 1018.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average wind speed in August: 18km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall in August: 61mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and November (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.2 days).

Average UV index in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
La Paz, Uruguay

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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