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Lorca Weather in August

Lorca in August

The short of it: Lorca in August averages a high of 35 °C (94 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 13 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 20° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 13 h 36 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

August in Lorca brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 20°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 36 min in mid-August, 55 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Lorca runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Puerto Lumbreras, 15 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Lorca, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 36 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto LumbrerasMurcia15 km SW34°19°6.0 mm
TotanaMurcia21 km ENE34°20°7.0 mm
PulpíAndalusia29 km S34°20°6.0 mm
ÁguilasMurcia31 km SSE34°21°5.0 mm
Alhama de MurciaMurcia31 km NE33°20°8.0 mm
Velez RubioAndalusia33 km W34°17°7.0 mm
MazarrónMurcia35 km ESE34°21°5.0 mm
Huercal-OveraAndalusia38 km SW34°20°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Lorca Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Lorca by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January15°3°28 mm11 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
February17°4°26 mm13 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
March19°6°31 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April22°9°26 mm14 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°27 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°16°12 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
July35°19°3.0 mm11 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August35°20°6.0 mm11 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September30°16°30 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°12°33 mm10 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November19°7°31 mm11 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°4°30 mm11 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lorca in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lorca in August?

Days average 35 °C (94 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Lorca?

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

How long are the days in Lorca in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 34 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Lorca in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Lorca in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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