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El Progreso Weather in August

El Progreso in August

The short of it: El Progreso in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 23° · rain 150 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

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

August in El Progreso brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 23°, with about 150 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-August, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are March and January.

Against its neighbours, El Progreso runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. La Lima, 13 km to the WNW, is 1° warmer by day.

August in El Progreso, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La LimaCortés Department13 km WNW34°23°116 mm
El NegritoYoro Department14 km SE33°22°147 mm
San ManuelCortés Department15 km WSW34°23°137 mm
Agua Blanca SurYoro Department19 km SSW34°23°145 mm
Pueblo NuevoCortés Department21 km WSW34°23°129 mm
VillanuevaCortés Department23 km WSW34°23°131 mm
MorazánYoro Department23 km ESE33°22°141 mm
Santa RitaYoro Department24 km SSW34°22°156 mm

The Almanac · El Progreso 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of El Progreso by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°20°58 mm6 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
February31°20°46 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March33°20°33 mm7 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April34°23°32 mm7 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
May35°23°112 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦
June34°23°178 mm5 km/h13 h 2 min✦
July34°23°157 mm6 km/h12 h 57 min✦
August34°23°150 mm5 km/h12 h 38 min✦
September34°23°212 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October32°23°155 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
November30°21°125 mm5 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
December30°20°83 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about El Progreso in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in El Progreso in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 150 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit El Progreso?

The Almanac gives August 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are March and January.

How long are the days in El Progreso in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 13 min in December to 13 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in El Progreso in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for El Progreso in August?

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

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