August weather forecast
El Centro, CA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another extremely hot month in El Centro, California, with an average temperature varying between 106.2°F (41.2°C) and 85.5°F (29.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into August uncovers an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 106.2°F (41.2°C), subtly different from the previous month. El Centro, in August, observes a steady average low-temperature of 85.5°F (29.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 25%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are March, April, July through September and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:07 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in El Centro is 12.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Centro, California, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during August leads to these instructions:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Even on a cloudy day, a sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF should be applied generously and frequently reapplied, including after a swim or outdoor exercise.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in El Centro in August?

El Centro in August has an average high-temperature of 106.2°F (41.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 85.5°F (29.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in El Centro?

In August, the average relative humidity in El Centro, California, is 25%.

What is the rainiest month in El Centro?

The wettest months in El Centro are March, April, July through September and December, with an average 0.08" (2mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in El Centro in August?

In El Centro, during August, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in El Centro?

In August, the average day length in El Centro is 13h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in El Centro?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in El Centro, California, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:07 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does El Centro have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 12.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in El Centro?

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

What is the UV index intensity in August in El Centro?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
El Centro, CA

Average temperature in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 106.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (106.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (66.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 85.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.8°F).

Average pressure in August
El Centro, CA

Average pressure in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
El Centro, CA

Average wind speed in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
El Centro, CA

Average humidity in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in August
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.08"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April, July, August, September and December (0.08").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0").

Average rainfall days in August
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall days in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (2.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (0.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
El Centro, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
El Centro, CA

Average sunshine days in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (25.8 days).

Average UV index in August
El Centro, CA

Average UV index in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 9

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
El Centro, CA

Average cloud cover in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
El Centro, CA

Average visibility in August - El Centro, CA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

El Centro, California, USA

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