Climate Insights for Acobamba
Carabaya, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Acobamba is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 2,211 mm of precipitation falls per year. Acobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acobamba 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, April, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Acobamba is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 87 in of precipitation falls per year. Acobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acobamba 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, April, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Acobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Acobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 54°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Acobamba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,211 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 184 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 296 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 60 mm. That's 236 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 123cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 23cm.Acobamba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 87 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 11.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.4 in. That's 9.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Acobamba 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 August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Acobamba 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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Acobamba 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 Acobamba 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.