Climate Insights for Achupapampa
Huancasancos, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Achupapampa is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,656 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 285 mm of rainfall. Achupapampa 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Achupapampa is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 65.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 11.2 in of rainfall. Achupapampa 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Achupapampa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Achupapampa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Achupapampa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,656 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 138 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 285 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 27 mm. That's 258 mm less than March, 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 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Achupapampa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 10.2 in less than March, 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 11in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Achupapampa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Achupapampa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achupapampa 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achupapampa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.