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Marcas Weather in February

Marcas in February

The short of it: Marcas in February averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 32 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 20° · low 8° · rain 136 mm · daylight 12 h 32 min

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

Thirty years of records give Marcas an average February high of 20°, a low of 8° and some 136 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 32 min in mid-February, 16 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 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 February. Mayocc, 9 km to the N, is 5° warmer by day.

February in Marcas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 18 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 32 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MayoccHuancavelica9 km N25°12°103 mm
La MercedHuancavelica12 km NNE21°9°122 mm
CongallaHuancavelica13 km SW21°9°118 mm
JulcamarcaHuancavelica15 km SSW19°7°158 mm
HuantaAyacucho17 km ESE22°9°123 mm
AntaparcoHuancavelica21 km S21°9°134 mm
San José de SecceAyacucho21 km NE23°10°113 mm
Huanca HuancaHuancavelica23 km W17°6°158 mm

The Almanac · Marcas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm.

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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marcas in February?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 136 mm (5.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 136 mm.

Is February a good time to visit Marcas?

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

How long are the days in Marcas in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 22 min in June to 12 h 53 min in December.

Does it snow in Marcas in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marcas in February?

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

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