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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Pucusana.
With consistently stable weather, Pucusana, Peru, sees little seasonal temperature change. Daytime highs average 20°C (68°F), ranging from 23°C (73°F) in February to 18°C (64°F) in August.
Rainfall is extremely rare, with only 214 mm (8.4 in) falling across the entire year. The most sunshine falls in April, with an average of 6.2 hours of daily sunshine.
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The climate in Pucusana remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C (64°F) during cooler months like August.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) in February to around 15°C (59°F) during August.
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Pucusana experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 214 mm (8.4 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, February it receives low rainfall, averaging 25 mm (1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 2 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month April brings less rainfall, with 10 mm (0.4 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Pucusana Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Pucusana. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.
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The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 85%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
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Pucusana has very little rainfall year-round.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in August to 23°C (73°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 214 mm (8.4 in). February is the wettest month with 25 mm (1 in), while April is the driest with 10 mm (0.4 in).
Pucusana receives around 1,238 hours of sunshine per year. April is the sunniest month with 185 hours, while July is the cloudiest with just 30 hours.
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