August weather forecast
San Francisco, Costa Rica

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Weather in August

August denotes a similar weather pattern to July, with marginal changes in temperatures and rainfall. A dwindling visibility down to 7km (4.3mi) underscores the ongoing dominance of the rain over San Francisco. While the showers persist, the average hours of daylight begin to reduce, indicating the close of the long summer days. August's weather patterns continue to exhibit the recurrent theme of rainfall in this city. The city's weather elements seem harmoniously attuned to each other, bringing a certain rhythm to life in San Francisco.

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.7°C (80.1°F), nearly identical to July's 26.3°C (79.3°F). An average low-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) marks the month of August in San Francisco.

Humidity

In San Francisco, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

Rainfall

In San Francisco, in August, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 287mm (11.3") of accumulated precipitation. In San Francisco, Costa Rica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 2217mm (87.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in San Francisco is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in San Francisco is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Francisco, Costa Rica, are May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for San Francisco in August?

The high-temperature in San Francisco, Costa Rica, during August is 26.7°C (80.1°F) and the low-temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in August in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, Costa Rica, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

How many days does it rain in August in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, during August, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 287mm (11.3") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does San Francisco have in August?

In San Francisco, the average day length in August is 12h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in San Francisco?

On the first day of August in San Francisco, Costa Rica, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:45 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does San Francisco have in August?

In San Francisco, Costa Rica, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in San Francisco?

May, August and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August in San Francisco?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in San Francisco, Costa Rica, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average temperature in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).

Average pressure in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average pressure in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average wind speed in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average humidity in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall in August: 287mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (396mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average rainfall days in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average sunshine days in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average UV index in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average cloud cover in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average cloud cover in August: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
San Francisco, Costa Rica

Average visibility in August - San Francisco, Costa Rica
  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (7km).

San Francisco, Costa Rica

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