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Altos Weather in August

Altos in August

The short of it: Altos in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 11 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 20° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 11 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Altos an average August high of 34°, a low of 20° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 57 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Altos runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Pau d'Arco do Piauí, 25 km to the SSE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Altos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 57 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pau d'Arco do PiauíPiauí25 km SSE35°20°3.0 mm
CoivarasPiauí29 km ESE35°20°3.0 mm
José de FreitasPiauí34 km NNW35°20°4.0 mm
Alto LongáPiauí36 km SE35°20°3.0 mm
TeresinaPiauí38 km W35°21°7.0 mm
Campo MaiorPiauí40 km NE35°20°4.0 mm
TimonMaranhão42 km W35°21°6.0 mm
Demerval LobãoPiauí43 km SW35°20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Altos Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Altos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°22°171 mm4 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
February31°22°220 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
March31°22°309 mm3 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April31°22°254 mm3 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
May31°22°102 mm3 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
June32°21°19 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July32°20°11 mm4 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August34°20°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
September36°22°6.0 mm5 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October36°22°22 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
November35°23°46 mm5 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
December34°23°78 mm4 km/h12 h 25 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Altos in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Altos in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Altos?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Altos in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 50 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Altos in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Altos in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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