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Maca Weather in September

Maca in September

The short of it: Maca in September averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 0° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

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

Thirty years of records give Maca an average September high of 20°, a low of 0° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 0°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-September, 26 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Maca runs warmer than most and drier than most in September. Madrigal, 6 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

September in Maca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MadrigalArequipa6 km NW20°0°9.0 mm
PincholloArequipa8 km WNW19°0°8.0 mm
IchupampaArequipa9 km E19°-1°10 mm
ChivayArequipa18 km E18°-2°11 mm
TutiArequipa26 km ENE16°-5°16 mm
CcoloArequipa33 km ENE17°-4°15 mm
HuarancanteArequipa36 km ESE12°-8°15 mm
SibayoArequipa38 km ENE16°-5°16 mm

The Almanac · Maca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 0°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Maca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°4°92 mm8 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦
February18°5°100 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
March18°4°85 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April19°2°20 mm8 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
May19°0°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June18°-2°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
July18°-4°1.0 mm9 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°-3°4.0 mm10 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°0°8.0 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°1°11 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
November21°2°11 mm10 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°4°39 mm9 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maca in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maca in September?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 20°, nights near 0°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Maca?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Maca in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 12 min in June to 13 h 3 min in December.

Does it snow in Maca in September?

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

What should I pack for Maca in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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