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Queropalca Weather in October

Queropalca in October

The short of it: Queropalca in October averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low -1° · rain 70 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

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

Thirty years of records give Queropalca an average October high of 13°, a low of -1° and some 70 mm of rain. Much like September: highs about 13°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-October, 17 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Queropalca runs cooler than most and drier than most in October. Yanacancha, 18 km to the ESE, is 2° warmer by day.

October in Queropalca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus September
about the same, 40 mm more rain
Versus November
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

October averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YanacanchaHuánuco Department18 km ESE14°0°80 mm
San Miguel de CauriHuánuco Department20 km ENE15°2°82 mm
RondosHuánuco Department25 km NNE17°4°79 mm
PacllónAncash30 km W16°3°47 mm
RauraHuánuco Department30 km S8°-4°84 mm
CochasHuánuco Department37 km ENE16°3°84 mm
PacayhuaHuánuco Department37 km NE17°4°85 mm
HuastaAncash38 km W16°2°47 mm

The Almanac · Queropalca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
October
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Much like September: highs about 13°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Queropalca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°1°112 mm13 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦
February12°1°130 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
March12°1°158 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April13°0°78 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
May13°-2°42 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June13°-4°11 mm15 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
July13°-4°12 mm15 km/h11 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
August13°-4°17 mm16 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September12°-2°30 mm16 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°70 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
November13°-1°82 mm13 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
December13°0°99 mm13 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Queropalca in October

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Queropalca in October?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like September: highs about 13°, nights near -1°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is October a good time to visit Queropalca?

The Almanac gives October 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Queropalca in October?

In mid-October the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 32 min in June to 12 h 43 min in December.

Does it snow in Queropalca in October?

Snow can fall, since nights average -1 °C (31 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Queropalca in October?

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

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