August weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Santa Margarita, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.5°F (29.7°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

Santa Margarita's August weather reaches an average high of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

In Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in August is 53%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Santa Margarita, California, are June and August Rain falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Santa Margarita, California, is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, in Santa Margarita, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:30 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Santa Margarita, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Santa Margarita?

Santa Margarita, California, records the warmest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and a low of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

How hot is August in Santa Margarita?

The high-temperature, in August, in Santa Margarita, is 85.5°F (29.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Santa Margarita?

The average relative humidity in August in Santa Margarita is 53%.

What is the driest month in Santa Margarita?

June and August are months with the least rain in Santa Margarita when the rain falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in August in Santa Margarita?

In Santa Margarita, in August, during 0.9 rainfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Santa Margarita?

In Santa Margarita, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Santa Margarita?

On the first day of August in Santa Margarita, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:30 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Margarita have in August?

In Santa Margarita, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Santa Margarita?

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Margarita are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Santa Margarita?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Santa Margarita, California, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

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Average rainfall in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Margarita, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in August
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in August - Santa Margarita, 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).

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