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Huaquirca Weather in August

Huaquirca in August

The short of it: Huaquirca in August averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low -1° · rain 11 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & May

August in Huaquirca brings afternoons near 18° and nights around -1°, with about 11 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near -1°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-August, 17 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; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Huaquirca runs about middling and drier than most in August. Sabaino, 6 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Huaquirca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SabainoApurímac Department6 km WNW18°-1°12 mm
MollebambaApurímac Department10 km SSW16°-4°10 mm
PachaconasApurímac Department18 km NW18°0°13 mm
CaraybambaApurímac Department29 km W16°-3°12 mm
YanacaApurímac Department31 km WNW19°1°15 mm
TurpayApurímac Department32 km ENE19°-1°10 mm
CotaruseApurímac Department35 km WSW18°-1°14 mm
PampamarcaApurímac Department35 km WSW15°-4°12 mm

The Almanac · Huaquirca 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 -1°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Huaquirca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°4°178 mm8 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦
February18°5°188 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
March18°5°173 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April18°3°53 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May19°1°14 mm8 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
June18°-1°7.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°-2°9.0 mm9 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
August18°-1°11 mm10 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°2°29 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°2°40 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°3°52 mm10 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
December19°4°109 mm9 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Huaquirca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Huaquirca in August?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 18°, nights near -1°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Huaquirca?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Huaquirca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 17 min in June to 12 h 58 min in December.

Does it snow in Huaquirca in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (30 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Huaquirca in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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