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Marcas Weather in December

Marcas in December

The short of it: Marcas in December averages a high of 21 °C (70 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 97 mm · daylight 12 h 53 min

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

December in Marcas brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 8°, with about 97 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 3 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 December. Mayocc, 9 km to the N, is 4° warmer by day.

December in Marcas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus November
2° colder, 49 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MayoccHuancavelica9 km N25°12°78 mm
La MercedHuancavelica12 km NNE22°9°94 mm
CongallaHuancavelica13 km SW22°9°81 mm
JulcamarcaHuancavelica15 km SSW20°6°104 mm
HuantaAyacucho17 km ESE23°9°89 mm
AntaparcoHuancavelica21 km S22°9°87 mm
San José de SecceAyacucho21 km NE23°10°90 mm
Huanca HuancaHuancavelica23 km W18°5°109 mm

The Almanac · Marcas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 4th 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 December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marcas in December?

Days average 21 °C (70 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 21°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Marcas?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Marcas in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. These are the longest days of the year; the shortest, in June, last 11 h 22 min.

Does it snow in Marcas in December?

Hardly — December nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marcas in December?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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