The weather in August in El Calafate
It's cold in August in El Calafate with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for El Calafate, Argentina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Precipitation and snowfall
In August, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,2 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for El Calafate
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Calafate. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
El Calafate | New York | |
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Average temperature | 8°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 10°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 30 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 8 days | 13 days |
Total snowfall | 8,2 cm | 0 cm |
Snowy days | 4 days | 0 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in El Calafate with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 8°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in El Calafate is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in El Calafate, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in El Calafate
Temperature in August in El Calafate over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in El Calafate, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in El Calafate
Total precipitation in August in El Calafate over the years
Daily Snowfall in August in El Calafate
Snowfall in August in El Calafate per year
Daily UV index in August in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in El Calafate, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in El Calafate by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Calafate. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.