ChileThe weather in August in San Pedro de Atacama
It's pleasantly warm in August in San Pedro de Atacama with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 4°C.
Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in San Pedro de Atacama. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. 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 29°C in 2015, San Pedro de Atacama reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In August, there is an average of 5 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for San Pedro de Atacama
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in San Pedro de Atacama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| San Pedro de Atacama | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 5 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,2 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in San Pedro de Atacama with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 3°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in San Pedro de Atacama is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°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 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in San Pedro de Atacama
Temperature in August in San Pedro de Atacama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. 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 San Pedro de Atacama
Total precipitation in August in San Pedro de Atacama over the years
Daily Snowfall in August in San Pedro de Atacama
Snowfall in August in San Pedro de Atacama per year
Daily UV index in August in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in San Pedro de Atacama, 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 San Pedro de Atacama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Pedro de Atacama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.