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Jalacte Weather in August

Jalacte in August

The short of it: Jalacte in August averages a high of 31 °C (89 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 512 mm (20.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 89° · low 71° · rain 20.2 in. · daylight 12 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Jalacte an average August high of 89°, a low of 71° and some 20.2 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.2 in., the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-August, 20 minutes less than a month before.

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 December.

Against its neighbours, Jalacte runs about middling and wetter than most in August. Pueblo Viejo, 3 mi to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Jalacte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.4 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pueblo ViejoToledo District3 mi N88°70°19.4 in.
Santa CruzToledo District7 mi NE88°71°20.0 in.
San JoseToledo District8 mi NNE87°70°19.2 in.
San AntonioToledo District10 mi NE89°71°20.6 in.
DoloresToledo District12 mi SSW90°73°19.6 in.
San PedroToledo District15 mi ENE90°72°20.7 in.
San FelipeToledo District16 mi E90°72°22.5 in.
San MargosToledo District17 mi ENE90°72°21.4 in.

The Almanac · Jalacte 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 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.2 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Jalacte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January81°65°6.6 in.4 mph11 h 16 min✦✦✦
February84°66°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 36 min✦✦✦
March86°67°3.8 in.5 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April90°70°2.4 in.5 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May89°71°6.7 in.5 mph12 h 53 min✦✦
June89°72°18.0 in.4 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
July88°71°22.6 in.4 mph13 h 0 min✦✦
August89°71°20.2 in.4 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
September89°71°14.7 in.3 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October86°70°11.8 in.4 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
November82°67°8.6 in.3 mph11 h 21 min✦✦✦
December81°66°6.2 in.4 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jalacte in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jalacte in August?

Days average 31 °C (89 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 512 mm (20.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.2 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Jalacte?

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

How long are the days in Jalacte in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 10 min in December to 13 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Jalacte in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Jalacte in August?

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

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