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Record from Aug 17, 2026. Back to current conditions

Arequipa Aug 17, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

extreme

A single day could bring around 5.7mm of rain on 2026-08-18 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 0mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers · livestock · local commerce

A dry stretch is forming

extreme

12 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-19. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · grain farmers · livestock · local commerce · road transport

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-17. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · livestock · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers · local commerce

Rainfall is trending above the usual

extreme

Around 7.3mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers · livestock · local commerce

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 6.4 mmMax 12.6 °CMin 7.4 °CGusts 41.4 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 17, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · surge · 7d +7.8%
corn · high 52w · 7d +10.1%