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Balsas Weather in August

Balsas in August

The short of it: Balsas in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 11 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 11 h 59 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

August in Balsas brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 59 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Balsas runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Marcabelí, 10 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Balsas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 59 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MarcabelíEl Oro10 km WSW29°18°3.0 mm
PiñasEl Oro18 km ENE28°16°3.0 mm
PortoveloEl Oro23 km ENE30°18°7.0 mm
ZarumaEl Oro25 km ENE29°17°5.0 mm
ArenillasEl Oro35 km NW29°19°7.0 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro37 km NNW29°20°9.0 mm
CatacochaLoja37 km SSE26°14°4.0 mm
CelicaLoja41 km SSW25°13°2.0 mm
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The Almanac · Balsas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Balsas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°18°153 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°227 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March29°19°308 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April29°18°174 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May29°18°71 mm8 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
June28°17°10 mm8 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°10 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°16 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°19 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°18°61 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Balsas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Balsas in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Balsas?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Balsas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 59 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Balsas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Balsas in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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