August weather forecast
Arequipa, Peru

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Weather in August

August in Arequipa ushers in a slight uptick in both temperatures as the peak of winter passes. The distinct Arequipan clarity and brightness stay unchanged, with visibility maintaining gratifying levels. The wind speed begins to pick up some pace as well, shifting the environment ever so slightly. Meanwhile, the relative humidity remains low, continuing the pleasing journey through the dry season. This continuous pleasant weather makes Arequipa all the more appealing for visitors during this month.

Temperature

Arequipa marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 17.4°C (63.3°F), a subtle shift from July's 16.5°C (61.7°F). Arequipa encounters an average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) during August nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 35%.

Rainfall

June and August are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Arequipa, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of August, in Arequipa, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:40 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Arequipa. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during August translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature during August is 17.4°C (63.3°F) and the low-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 35%, August is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 35%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are June and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Arequipa, in August, during 0.8 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 11h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:40 -05.

How many hours of sunshine does Arequipa have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 8.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average temperature in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average high temperature in August: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (15.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average pressure in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1018.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and December (1015.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average wind speed in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average humidity in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average humidity in August: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

Average rainfall in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average rainfall in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (81mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average rainfall days in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average sunshine days in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average sunshine days in August: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average UV index in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average cloud cover in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average cloud cover in August: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Arequipa, Peru

Average visibility in August - Arequipa, Peru
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

Arequipa, Peru

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