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Huanchán Weather in August

Huanchán in August

The short of it: Huanchán in August averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 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 16° · low -1° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

August in Huanchán brings afternoons near 16° and nights around -1°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-August.

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, Huanchán runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. San Cristobal de Jacas Chico, 6 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Huanchán, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Cristobal de Jacas ChicoHuánuco Department6 km NNW15°-2°26 mm
PacayhuaHuánuco Department7 km SW17°1°23 mm
CochasHuánuco Department10 km S17°0°22 mm
RondosHuánuco Department22 km WSW17°1°20 mm
San Miguel de CauriHuánuco Department26 km SSW16°-1°22 mm
HuánucoHuánuco Department28 km E26°11°12 mm
AndabambaHuánuco Department28 km ESE26°11°10 mm
QuioHuánuco Department33 km SSE16°0°31 mm

The Almanac · Huanchán Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Huanchán by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°3°120 mm12 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February15°4°140 mm11 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March14°3°139 mm10 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April16°2°81 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
May15°1°58 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
June16°-1°19 mm13 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July16°-1°27 mm14 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August16°-1°31 mm14 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September15°1°48 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
October16°2°91 mm13 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
November16°2°105 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
December15°3°118 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Huanchán in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Huanchán in August?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Huanchán?

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

How long are the days in Huanchán in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 33 min in June to 12 h 42 min in December.

Does it snow in Huanchán in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Huanchán in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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