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Placetas Weather in August

Placetas in August

The short of it: Placetas in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 54 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 32° · low 23° · rain 181 mm · daylight 12 h 54 min

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

August in Placetas brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 23°, with about 181 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 54 min in mid-August, 29 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, Placetas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Crucero Carmita, 21 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Placetas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 36 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 54 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Crucero CarmitaVilla Clara Province21 km NW33°23°176 mm
CamajuaníVilla Clara Province21 km NNW33°23°171 mm
RemediosVilla Clara Province23 km NNE33°24°160 mm
FomentoSancti Spíritus Province24 km SSW33°23°190 mm
ChorrerónVilla Clara Province25 km NNW33°23°168 mm
Aguada de MoyaVilla Clara Province27 km NNW33°23°163 mm
Luis Arcos BergnesVilla Clara Province27 km NW33°23°169 mm
La LuzVilla Clara Province28 km NNW33°23°169 mm

The Almanac · Placetas 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 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Placetas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°16°42 mm10 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
February28°17°31 mm9 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
March29°18°35 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
April31°19°71 mm11 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
May31°21°189 mm8 km/h13 h 12 min✦✦
June32°22°194 mm7 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
July32°23°145 mm7 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
August32°23°181 mm7 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
September31°22°209 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
October30°22°198 mm8 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦
November28°19°72 mm9 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
December27°18°41 mm9 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Placetas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Placetas in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 181 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Placetas?

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

How long are the days in Placetas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 54 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 46 min in December to 13 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Placetas in August?

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

What should I pack for Placetas in August?

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

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