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Chalán Weather in August

Chalán in August

The short of it: Chalán in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 165 mm · daylight 12 h 26 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Chalán brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 165 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 26 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Chalán runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Colosó, 7 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

August in Chalán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 17 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 26 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ColosóSucre Department7 km SW33°24°145 mm
OvejasSucre Department9 km ESE32°23°162 mm
Tolú ViejoSucre Department18 km SW33°24°170 mm
Los PalmitosSucre Department19 km SSE33°23°162 mm
MorroaSucre Department24 km S33°23°166 mm
CorozalSucre Department26 km S33°23°150 mm
El Carmen de BolívarBolívar28 km NE33°23°151 mm
SincelejoSucre Department28 km SSW33°23°148 mm

The Almanac · Chalán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Chalán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°16 mm11 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
February33°21°15 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March33°22°28 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
April32°22°109 mm11 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
May31°22°174 mm9 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
June31°22°153 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
July32°22°148 mm8 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
August31°22°165 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
September31°22°156 mm8 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
October30°21°214 mm7 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
November30°22°114 mm8 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
December31°21°54 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chalán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chalán in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 165 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chalán?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Chalán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 26 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 34 min in December to 12 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Chalán in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chalán in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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