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Chaca Weather in August

Chaca in August

The short of it: Chaca in August averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 0° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

August in Chaca brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 0°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-August, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Chaca runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. San José de Secce, 6 km to the WNW, is 6° warmer by day.

August in Chaca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San José de SecceAyacucho6 km WNW24°8°15 mm
La MercedHuancavelica17 km W22°6°18 mm
HuantaAyacucho17 km SSW22°6°14 mm
MayoccHuancavelica20 km W25°10°13 mm
MarcasHuancavelica24 km WSW22°5°19 mm
AccoAyacucho25 km SE21°4°20 mm
San Pedro de CorisHuancavelica32 km NW24°8°19 mm
CompañiaAyacucho32 km S25°9°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Chaca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Chaca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°156 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
February16°4°159 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
March16°4°140 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April16°3°56 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
May17°2°32 mm8 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
June17°0°12 mm9 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°-1°26 mm9 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°0°29 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°2°49 mm11 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October18°3°67 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
November18°3°75 mm10 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦✦
December17°4°127 mm10 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chaca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chaca in August?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Chaca?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Chaca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 23 min in June to 12 h 52 min in December.

Does it snow in Chaca in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Chaca in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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