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Huasta Weather in August

Huasta in August

The short of it: Huasta in August averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 0° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Huasta an average August high of 16°, a low of 0° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 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, Huasta runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Aquia, 5 km to the N, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Huasta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AquiaAncash5 km N15°-2°5.0 mm
PacllónAncash15 km SSE16°0°5.0 mm
TicllosAncash15 km SSW18°3°3.0 mm
CorpanquiAncash19 km SSW18°3°3.0 mm
GorgorilloAncash24 km S22°7°2.0 mm
CanisAncash24 km S19°4°2.0 mm
LlipaAncash29 km SSW21°7°1.0 mm
CajacayAncash32 km W21°6°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Huasta 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 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Huasta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°4°98 mm12 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February15°4°124 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March15°4°157 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April16°3°59 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
May16°2°23 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June16°-1°4.0 mm14 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July16°-1°3.0 mm14 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August16°0°5.0 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September16°1°16 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October16°2°47 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
November16°3°54 mm13 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
December15°3°72 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Huasta in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Huasta in August?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near 0°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Huasta?

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

How long are the days in Huasta in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 32 min in June to 12 h 43 min in December.

Does it snow in Huasta in August?

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

What should I pack for Huasta in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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