The weather in August in Río Gallegos

It's cold in August in Río Gallegos 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 -1°C and 2°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 Río Gallegos, 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.

Temperature records

With 18°C in 2021, Río Gallegos reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 7°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In August, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,9 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Río Gallegos

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Río Gallegos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Río Gallegos New York
Average temperature 8°C 30°C
Max. temperature 10°C 31°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 31 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 6 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,9 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Río Gallegos with cold temps, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights around 1°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 Río Gallegos is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°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 4 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 Río Gallegos, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Río Gallegos

Temperature in August in Río Gallegos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Río Gallegos, 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 Río Gallegos

Total precipitation in August in Río Gallegos over the years

Daily Snowfall in August in Río Gallegos

Snowfall in August in Río Gallegos per year

Daily UV index in August in Río Gallegos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Río Gallegos, 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 Río Gallegos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Río Gallegos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.