Climate Insights for Colquechaca

The climate in Colquechaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 999mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 194mm of rainfall. Colquechaca is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Colquechaca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Colquechaca is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 999mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 194mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 188mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 33cm annually. September is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Colquechaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Colquechaca, which began on June 21, 2026. Colquechaca is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colquechaca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.