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Petatlán Weather in August

Petatlán in August

The short of it: Petatlán in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 263 mm (10.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 17° · rain 263 mm · daylight 12 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Petatlán an average August high of 30°, a low of 17° and some 263 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 263 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 43 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 December and January.

Against its neighbours, Petatlán runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Atlixtac, 6 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Petatlán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 43 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AtlixtacGuerrero6 km ESE29°17°284 mm
PantitlánGuerrero14 km WNW28°16°283 mm
AhuacuotzingoGuerrero16 km NNE31°18°208 mm
NejapaGuerrero17 km WNW30°17°217 mm
Chilapa de ÁlvarezGuerrero20 km W30°17°226 mm
AcatlánGuerrero21 km WNW30°17°218 mm
AyahualulcoGuerrero22 km WSW30°17°251 mm
ZitlalaGuerrero24 km WNW30°17°206 mm

The Almanac · Petatlán 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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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 263 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Petatlán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°13°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°14°5.0 mm6 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
March32°15°6.0 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April33°16°12 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May32°17°71 mm7 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦
June31°17°219 mm6 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
July30°17°260 mm6 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦
August30°17°263 mm6 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
September29°17°264 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October29°16°110 mm5 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
November29°15°20 mm5 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
December28°13°4.0 mm5 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Petatlán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Petatlán in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 263 mm (10.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 263 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Petatlán?

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

How long are the days in Petatlán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 43 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 5 min in December to 13 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Petatlán in August?

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

What should I pack for Petatlán in August?

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

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