Climate Insights for Acomachay
Canta, Lima, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Acomachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,708 mm of precipitation falls per year. Acomachay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acomachay 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: April, November, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Acomachay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Acomachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 67.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Acomachay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acomachay 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: April, November, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Acomachay experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Acomachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 9°C. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 3°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Acomachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 48°F. April is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 38°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Acomachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,708 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 204 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. Acomachay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 440cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 60cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Acomachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 8 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. Acomachay receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 173in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Acomachay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Acomachay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acomachay 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 Acomachay 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.