Climate Insights for Ahijadero

Sihuas, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
November
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
July
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
March
208 mm rain8.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ahijadero is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,349 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 208 mm of rainfall. Ahijadero sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ahijadero is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 53.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 8.2 in of rainfall. Ahijadero sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°FebMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JulMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°AugMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°SepMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°NovMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°DecMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°F
Max
Average
Min

Ahijadero sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ahijadero sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 63°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 53°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 182mmFebPrecipitation: 180mmMarPrecipitation: 208mmAprPrecipitation: 128mmMayPrecipitation: 67mmJunPrecipitation: 31mmJulPrecipitation: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 26mmSepPrecipitation: 63mmOctPrecipitation: 142mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 167mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.2inFebPrecipitation: 7.1inMarPrecipitation: 8.2inAprPrecipitation: 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inOctPrecipitation: 5.6inNovPrecipitation: 5.4inDecPrecipitation: 6.6in
Precipitation

Ahijadero is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,349 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 208 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 19 mm. That's 189 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.Ahijadero is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 7.4 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Ahijadero is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ahijadero is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. 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 March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahijadero 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. 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 Ahijadero 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
16 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C42 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
136 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in