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ColombiaThe weather in August in Santa Marta
It's hot in August in Santa Marta with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Santa Marta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Santa Marta, Colombia. 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 35°C in 2015, Santa Marta reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 128 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Santa Marta
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santa Marta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Santa Marta | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 128 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Santa Marta with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 19°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Santa Marta is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Santa Marta runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Santa Marta, Colombia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Santa Marta
Temperature in August in Santa Marta over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Santa Marta, Colombia. 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 Santa Marta
Total precipitation in August in Santa Marta over the years
Daily UV index in August in Santa Marta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Santa Marta, 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 Santa Marta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Marta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.