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Petalcingo Weather in August

Petalcingo in August

The short of it: Petalcingo in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 301 mm (11.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 301 mm · daylight 12 h 42 min

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

August in Petalcingo brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 301 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 301 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-August, 22 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 March and January.

Against its neighbours, Petalcingo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Chilón, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Petalcingo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 57 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChilónChiapas1 km NNW30°19°301 mm
TilaChiapas8 km N26°17°277 mm
YajalónChiapas11 km SE30°19°287 mm
ChilónChiapas20 km SE30°19°277 mm
PantelhóChiapas25 km SSW29°19°261 mm
TenangoChiapas29 km S27°16°244 mm
BachajónChiapas32 km SE29°18°276 mm
Simojovel de AllendeChiapas33 km WSW31°20°319 mm

The Almanac · Petalcingo 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 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 301 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Petalcingo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°14°143 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
February27°15°85 mm9 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
March29°16°69 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April31°18°82 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
May32°19°156 mm8 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
June31°20°316 mm7 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
July30°19°244 mm8 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
August30°19°301 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
September29°19°430 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October28°18°348 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
November26°16°197 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
December26°15°148 mm8 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Petalcingo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Petalcingo in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 301 mm (11.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 301 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Petalcingo?

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

How long are the days in Petalcingo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 6 min in December to 13 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Petalcingo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Petalcingo in August?

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

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