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Panzos Weather in August

Panzos in August

The short of it: Panzos in August averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 371 mm (14.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 24° · rain 371 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

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

August in Panzos brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 24°, with about 371 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 371 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-August, 19 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Panzos runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Senahú, 19 km to the W, is 6° cooler by day.

August in Panzos, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 128 mm less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SenahúAlta Verapaz19 km W29°19°444 mm
CahabónAlta Verapaz29 km NW33°23°455 mm
El EstorIzabal Department36 km ENE34°24°365 mm
Río HondoZacapa40 km S32°22°206 mm
LanquínAlta Verapaz41 km WNW31°22°473 mm
GualánZacapa44 km SE34°23°199 mm
ChahalAlta Verapaz44 km N33°23°465 mm
EstanzuelaZacapa45 km S35°23°134 mm

The Almanac · Panzos 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 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 371 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Panzos by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°21°99 mm6 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦
February32°21°52 mm6 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦
March34°22°70 mm6 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
April36°23°72 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦
May35°24°175 mm5 km/h12 h 50 min✦
June35°24°353 mm4 km/h13 h 2 min✦
July34°24°499 mm4 km/h12 h 57 min✦
August35°24°371 mm4 km/h12 h 38 min✦
September34°24°376 mm4 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October33°23°269 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦
November31°22°164 mm4 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦
December31°21°73 mm5 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Panzos in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Panzos in August?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 371 mm (14.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 371 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Panzos?

The Almanac gives August 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Panzos in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 13 min in December to 13 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Panzos in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Panzos in August?

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

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