August Weather in General Santos

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in General Santos, Philippines, during August is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 21°C (71°F). Typically, the humidity level in General Santos throughout August hovers around 78%.

21°C (71°F)

Minimum temperature

26°C (78°F)

Average temperature

31°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In August, General Santos averages 257 mm (10.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 27 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 24 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 22% probability of sunny days during this period.

257 mm (10.1 inches)

Precipitation

27 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 24 minutes

Sunshine hours

22%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In August, the UV Index in General Santos reaches a maximum of 14, 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.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  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
UVI 2 4 8 12 14 14 12 9 5 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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