Climate Insights for Ahuichanta
Chumbivilcas, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Ahuichanta is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 268 mm of rainfall. Ahuichanta 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 -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Ahuichanta is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Ahuichanta 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Ahuichanta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°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 -1°C and the daily average is 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ahuichanta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 31°F to 63°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Ahuichanta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 268 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6 mm. That's 262 mm less than February, 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 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Ahuichanta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.3 in less than February, 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 8in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Ahuichanta 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ahuichanta 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahuichanta 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 Ahuichanta 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.