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Uncía Weather in August

Uncía in August

The short of it: Uncía in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low -3° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 30 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & October

August in Uncía brings afternoons near 18° and nights around -3°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near -3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 30 min in mid-August, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Uncía runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Llallagua, 5 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Uncía, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LlallaguaPotosí Department5 km NNW18°-3°3.0 mm
TotoralOruro33 km W16°-5°4.0 mm
HuanuniOruro35 km NW17°-4°6.0 mm
PoopóOruro43 km WNW18°-3°4.0 mm
ChallapataOruro53 km SSW17°-2°4.0 mm
MachacamarcaOruro58 km NW18°-3°7.0 mm
ColquechacaPotosí Department65 km ESE15°-5°3.0 mm
OruroOruro78 km NW19°-2°10 mm

The Almanac · Uncía Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near -3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Uncía by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January20°5°124 mm9 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
February19°5°94 mm9 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
March19°5°64 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
April19°1°13 mm8 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
May17°-2°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°-3°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July16°-4°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August18°-3°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°0°12 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°2°16 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°4°28 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
December21°5°61 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Uncía in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Uncía in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near -3°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Uncía?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Uncía in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 2 min in June to 13 h 14 min in December.

Does it snow in Uncía in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -3 °C (27 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Uncía in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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