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Zapotal Weather in August

Zapotal in August

The short of it: Zapotal in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 73 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

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

August in Zapotal brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 73 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 73 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Zapotal runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. San Lorenzo, 20 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Zapotal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 11 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San LorenzoCajamarca Department20 km SW28°17°38 mm
La FlorestaCajamarca Department22 km SSW28°17°31 mm
Shumba AltoCajamarca Department23 km SSW28°17°31 mm
San PedroAmazonas26 km SSE29°18°65 mm
TutumberosAmazonas29 km ENE29°18°114 mm
BellavistaCajamarca Department30 km S29°17°45 mm
Las PiriasCajamarca Department30 km SSW25°13°36 mm
HuabalCajamarca Department32 km SW25°13°32 mm
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The Almanac · Zapotal Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 73 mm of rain.

Climate of Zapotal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°105 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
February30°19°85 mm6 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦
March30°19°133 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°19°150 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦
May29°18°130 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
June28°18°120 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
July28°17°84 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
August29°17°73 mm7 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦
September29°17°76 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
October29°18°95 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
November30°18°106 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
December30°19°95 mm7 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zapotal in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zapotal in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 73 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Zapotal?

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

How long are the days in Zapotal in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 49 min in June to 12 h 26 min in December.

Does it snow in Zapotal in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zapotal in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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