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Marcas Weather in August

Marcas in August

The short of it: Marcas in August averages a high of 22 °C (71 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 5° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

August in Marcas brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 5°, with about 19 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-August, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Marcas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Mayocc, 9 km to the N, is 4° warmer by day.

August in Marcas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MayoccHuancavelica9 km N25°10°13 mm
La MercedHuancavelica12 km NNE22°6°18 mm
CongallaHuancavelica13 km SW22°6°13 mm
JulcamarcaHuancavelica15 km SSW20°3°19 mm
HuantaAyacucho17 km ESE22°6°14 mm
AntaparcoHuancavelica21 km S22°6°13 mm
San José de SecceAyacucho21 km NE24°8°15 mm
Huanca HuancaHuancavelica23 km W18°1°22 mm

The Almanac · Marcas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Marcas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°8°118 mm8 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
February20°8°136 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦
March20°8°116 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April21°7°35 mm8 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°6°22 mm7 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°4°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°4°14 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°5°19 mm9 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°37 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°7°52 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
November23°8°48 mm9 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
December21°8°97 mm9 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marcas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marcas in August?

Days average 22 °C (71 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 22°, nights near 5°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Marcas?

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

How long are the days in Marcas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Marcas in August?

Hardly — August nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marcas in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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