Climate Insights for Alacmachay

Chincha, Ica, Peru

Hottest
July
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
June
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
March
327 mm rain12.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alacmachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,948 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 327 mm of rainfall. Alacmachay 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: July, September, August. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Alacmachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 76.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 12.9 in of rainfall. Alacmachay 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: July, September, August. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°FebMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°MarMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 7°AprMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°MayMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°JunMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°JulMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°AugMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°SepMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 6°OctMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°DecMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 49°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 44°F
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Min

Alacmachay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Alacmachay has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 48°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 299mmFebPrecipitation: 306mmMarPrecipitation: 327mmAprPrecipitation: 193mmMayPrecipitation: 101mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmJulPrecipitation: 25mmAugPrecipitation: 43mmSepPrecipitation: 122mmOctPrecipitation: 168mmNovPrecipitation: 128mmDecPrecipitation: 209mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.8inFebPrecipitation: 12inMarPrecipitation: 12.9inAprPrecipitation: 7.6inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSepPrecipitation: 4.8inOctPrecipitation: 6.6inNovPrecipitation: 5.1inDecPrecipitation: 8.2in
Precipitation

Alacmachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,948 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 327 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 301 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.Alacmachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 76.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.9 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 11.9 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: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Alacmachay 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 July, averaging 5km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alacmachay 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 July, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alacmachay 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 Alacmachay 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
6 °C44 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h2 mph
299 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h2 mph
306 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
327 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h2 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C40 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
6 °C43 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
168 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
128 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C44 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h2 mph
209 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in