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Pétrola Weather in August

Pétrola in August

The short of it: Pétrola in August averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 16 °C (62 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 13 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 16° · rain 12 mm · daylight 13 h 40 min

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

August in Pétrola brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 16°, with about 12 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 40 min in mid-August, 58 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 May and October.

Against its neighbours, Pétrola runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Pozo-Cañada, 16 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Pétrola, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 40 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pozo-CañadaCastille-La Mancha16 km W34°17°11 mm
Chinchilla de Monte AragónCastille-La Mancha18 km NW34°17°12 mm
Fuente-ÁlamoCastille-La Mancha18 km SE34°17°11 mm
OnturCastille-La Mancha24 km SSE34°18°10 mm
TobarraCastille-La Mancha29 km SSW34°18°10 mm
AlbaceteCastille-La Mancha32 km NW34°18°10 mm
HellínCastille-La Mancha37 km SSW35°18°9.0 mm
AlmansaCastille-La Mancha40 km E33°17°12 mm

The Almanac · Pétrola 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 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Pétrola by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°-1°23 mm12 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
February13°0°26 mm13 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
March16°3°40 mm14 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°5°45 mm14 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°9°42 mm12 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°13°22 mm12 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July35°17°8.0 mm12 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
August34°16°12 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September27°12°38 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°8°39 mm11 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November15°3°35 mm12 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
December11°0°36 mm12 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pétrola in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pétrola in August?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 16 °C (62 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Pétrola?

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

How long are the days in Pétrola in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 27 min in December to 14 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Pétrola in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pétrola in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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