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Pilpichaca Weather in August

Pilpichaca in August

The short of it: Pilpichaca in August averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low -6° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Pilpichaca an average August high of 13°, a low of -6° and some 9.0 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-August, 16 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Pilpichaca runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. San Genaro, 23 km to the NW, is 3° cooler by day.

August in Pilpichaca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San GenaroHuancavelica23 km NW9°-8°8.0 mm
HuachocolpaHuancavelica33 km N13°-4°16 mm
TucsipampaHuancavelica42 km NNE16°-1°18 mm
ParasAyacucho45 km ESE16°0°10 mm
HuaytaráHuancavelica51 km SW18°3°0.0 mm
PampachacraHuancavelica59 km N15°-2°20 mm
HuancavelicaHuancavelica60 km N15°-2°22 mm
Huanca HuancaHuancavelica61 km NE18°1°22 mm

The Almanac · Pilpichaca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Pilpichaca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°0°147 mm12 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
February12°0°168 mm11 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
March12°0°164 mm10 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April12°-1°59 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
May12°-3°19 mm11 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June12°-5°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
July12°-7°6.0 mm12 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
August13°-6°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
September13°-4°25 mm14 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October13°-3°46 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
November14°-2°47 mm13 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
December13°-1°112 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pilpichaca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pilpichaca in August?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 13°, nights near -6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Pilpichaca?

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

How long are the days in Pilpichaca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 21 min in June to 12 h 54 min in December.

Does it snow in Pilpichaca in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -6 °C (22 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Pilpichaca in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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