Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 11°C (53°F). Highs can soar to 24°C (75°F), while lows may dip to -1°C (31°F). Typically, the humidity level in San Pedro de Atacama throughout August hovers around 43%.
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In August, San Pedro de Atacama averages 6 mm (0.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 0 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 91% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in San Pedro de Atacama reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||