Climate Insights for Alcayán

Huari, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
November
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
232 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alcayán is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,628 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alcayán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alcayán sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and January.The climate in Alcayán is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 64.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Alcayán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alcayán sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and January.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MarMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°JunMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°JulMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 1°AugMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°SepMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°DecMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°F
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Alcayán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alcayán sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 48°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 232mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 216mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 221mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 199mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.1inFebPrecipitation: 8.5inMarPrecipitation: 8.7inAprPrecipitation: 5.3inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inJunPrecipitation: 2inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inOctPrecipitation: 6.4inNovPrecipitation: 6.7inDecPrecipitation: 7.8in
Precipitation

Alcayán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,628 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 232 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 34 mm. That's 198 mm less than January, 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 January, totalling around 6cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1cm.Alcayán is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 7.8 in less than January, 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 January, totalling around 2in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 0in.

Wind

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

Alcayán 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 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alcayán 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 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 Alcayán 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 Alcayán 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h2 mph
232 mm9.1 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
216 mm8.5 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
3 km/h2 mph
221 mm8.7 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
4 °C40 °F
14 °C56 °F
4 km/h2 mph
134 mm5.3 in
1 cm0 in
May
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h2 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
34 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
2 °C35 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
47 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h2 mph
163 mm6.4 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
3 km/h2 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in