Chile Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
August is the last month of winter in Chile, and temperatures begin to rise as spring approaches. In the central region, which includes Santiago, the average high temperature in August is 18.4°C (65.1°F), while the average low temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F). The coastal areas are slightly cooler, with highs around 16°C (60.8°F) and lows around 8°C (46.4°F). The northern desert region, including Atacama and La Serena, experiences warm temperatures year-round, with highs in August reaching 22°C (71.6°F) and lows around 12°C (53.6°F). In the southern region, including Puerto Montt and Valdivia, temperatures are cooler with highs around 11°C (51.8°F) and lows around 3°C (37.4°F). August is a transitional month for precipitation in Chile. In Santiago, the average rainfall is 40 mm (1.6 inches), and there are typically 11 days with some rainfall. The central and southern regions of Chile experience more frequent and heavier rainfall, while the northern desert region remains dry.
What is the temperature in Chile in August?
Average air temperature in Chile is 11.8°C (53.2°F) in August. The outside temperature in Chile feels like 11.7°C (53.1°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 18.4°C (65.2°F) and feels like 18.4°C (65.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.4°C (43.5°F) which feels like 5.8°C (42.5°F).
How hot is Chile in August?
The hot temperature in August in Chile rises to 27.1°C (80.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 26.2 °C (79.2°F). The average maximum temp in Chile is 18.4°C (79.2°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Chile in August?
The coldest temp in Chile in August drops to 2.1°C (35.8°F) during the cold nights. With 17.7km/h (11mph) winds and 75% humidity it feels like 1.7°C (35.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Chile in August?
Yes, it rains for 11 days in Chile in August averaging 4.03 mm of precipitation. Chile has a 35.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Chile throughout August?
Chile has 4.03 mm (0.16 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 11 days out of the entire month.
Is Chile windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Chile during August is 17.7km/h (11mph) and average windgust is 13.7km/h (8.5mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 31.3km/h (19.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Chile in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Chile.
What are the humidity levels in Chile in August?
The average humidity levels in Chile in August are 75%. Daily humidity levels in Chile range from 57.7% to 96.5% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Chile in August?
Chile has 10 hours 55 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chile in August is at 7:19:17 and the sunset is at 18:14:19.
What is the cloud coverage in Chile in August?
Clouds cover 60% of the sky on average throughout August in Chile. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Chile?
The average UV index in Chile is 5.7 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Chile in August?
The average solar radiation is 142.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chile during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 6 W/m2 to 224.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Chile?
The average solar energy during August in Chile is 12.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.4 MJ/m2, to 19.3 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Chile in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Chile in August.
What is the air pressure in Chile in August?
On average the air pressure in Chile in August is 1019.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1011.9 mb to 1024.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Chile in August?
The average daylight visibility in Chile in August is 9.4 km (5.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.3 km (3.3 miles) to 18.6 km (11.6 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Chile in August?
The average dew point in Chile during August is 6.8°C (44.2°F).
Where is the data for Chile climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Chile in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- ARTURO MERINO BENITEZ INTERNATIONAL, CI
- QUINTA NORMAL, CI
- SCEL