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Macusani Weather in December

Macusani in December

The short of it: Macusani in December averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 1° · rain 134 mm · daylight 12 h 57 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & September

December in Macusani brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 1°, with about 134 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 57 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Macusani runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Kana, 33 km to the NNE, is 2° warmer by day.

December in Macusani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 62 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 57 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanaPuno33 km NNE17°4°125 mm
AyapataPuno36 km NNE18°5°123 mm
SallacconiPuno48 km E15°2°130 mm
NuñoaPuno49 km SSW16°2°130 mm
CruceroPuno54 km SE16°2°127 mm
EsquenaPuno55 km ENE15°3°125 mm
Mosoc CanchaCuzco Department74 km WSW15°1°138 mm
Huayna AlcaldeCuzco Department74 km WSW15°1°138 mm

The Almanac · Macusani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Macusani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°156 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February14°1°150 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March14°1°119 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April15°-2°50 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
May15°-5°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June15°-8°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July14°-9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°-8°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°-4°31 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October17°-2°51 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November17°-1°72 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
December15°1°134 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macusani in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macusani in December?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 15°, nights near 1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 134 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Macusani?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Macusani in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 57 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 18 min.

Does it snow in Macusani in December?

Hardly — December nights average 1 °C (33 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macusani in December?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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