The weather in August in San Francisco
It's hot in August in San Francisco with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco, Nicaragua. 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 36°C in 2023, San Francisco reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 164 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in August for San Francisco
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in San Francisco. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
San Francisco | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 32°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 33°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 164 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in San Francisco with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 25°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 San Francisco is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in San Francisco, Nicaragua. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in San Francisco
Temperature in August in San Francisco over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in San Francisco, Nicaragua. 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 Francisco
Total precipitation in August in San Francisco over the years
Daily UV index in August in San Francisco
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in San Francisco, 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 Francisco by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for San Francisco. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.