Climate Insights for Alca
La Unión, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alca is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,244 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 257 mm of rainfall. Alca 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alca is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 49 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Alca 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Alca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -6°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°F to 56°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,244 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 257 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 248 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 161cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Alca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 14in.
Wind
Alca 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 November, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alca 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 November, 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 Alca 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 Alca 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.