Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (80°F). Highs can soar to 34°C (93°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (72°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout August hovers around 82%.
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In August, Santa Cruz averages 290 mm (11.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 25 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 58 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 7% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In August, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, 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 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||