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Quichas Weather in August

Quichas in August

The short of it: Quichas in August averages a high of 11 °C (53 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low -5° · rain 12 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Quichas an average August high of 11°, a low of -5° and some 12 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 11°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Quichas runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. Oyón, 10 km to the S, is 3° warmer by day.

August in Quichas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OyónLima region10 km S14°-2°9.0 mm
RauraHuánuco Department14 km N8°-7°17 mm
MallayLima region20 km SW16°1°6.0 mm
AndajesLima region29 km SSW18°3°3.0 mm
YanahuancaPasco30 km ENE14°-3°20 mm
YanacochaPasco31 km ENE16°-1°22 mm
ChaupimarcaPasco38 km ENE15°-2°23 mm
YanacanchaHuánuco Department40 km NNE15°-3°22 mm

The Almanac · Quichas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 11°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Quichas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°0°117 mm13 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
February11°0°141 mm13 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March11°0°162 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April11°-2°78 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
May11°-3°30 mm13 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June11°-5°5.0 mm15 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July11°-5°6.0 mm16 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
August11°-5°12 mm17 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September11°-3°29 mm16 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°71 mm14 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
November12°-2°75 mm14 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
December11°-1°108 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Quichas in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Quichas in August?

Days average 11 °C (53 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 11°, nights near -5°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Quichas?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Quichas in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 30 min in June to 12 h 44 min in December.

Does it snow in Quichas in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -5 °C (23 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Quichas in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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