Climate Insights for Alchiscarca

Carabaya, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
July
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
December
409 mm rain16.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alchiscarca is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2,985 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alchiscarca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alchiscarca 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, April, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Alchiscarca experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Alchiscarca is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 117.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Alchiscarca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alchiscarca 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, April, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Alchiscarca experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°FebMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°AprMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 4°MayMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°JunMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°JulMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°AugMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°SepMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°OctMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°DecMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FJunMax: 50°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°F
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Alchiscarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alchiscarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 55°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 356mmSnow: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 378mmSnow: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 309mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 228mmSnow: 12mmMayPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 131mmSnow: 11mmJulPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 191mmSnow: 8mmOctPrecipitation: 272mmSnow: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 308mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 409mmSnow: 36mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 14.9inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 12.1inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 4inJunPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 4inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 7.5inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 7inNovPrecipitation: 12.1inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 16.1inSnow (in): 14in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Alchiscarca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,985 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 249 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 409 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 85 mm. That's 324 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Alchiscarca receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 213cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 36cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Alchiscarca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 117.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 16.1 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.3 in. That's 12.8 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Alchiscarca receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 84in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 14in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Alchiscarca 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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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.Alchiscarca 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 September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Alchiscarca 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 Alchiscarca 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
4 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h3 mph
356 mm14 in
30 cm12 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h3 mph
378 mm14.9 in
35 cm14 in
Mar
4 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
309 mm12.1 in
22 cm9 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h2 mph
228 mm9 in
12 cm5 in
May
2 °C36 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
163 mm6.4 in
10 cm4 in
Jun
1 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
4 km/h3 mph
131 mm5.1 in
11 cm4 in
Jul
0 °C32 °F
10 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
85 mm3.4 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
0 °C33 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
156 mm6.2 in
9 cm3 in
Sep
1 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
191 mm7.5 in
8 cm3 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
272 mm10.7 in
18 cm7 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
308 mm12.1 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
4 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h3 mph
409 mm16.1 in
36 cm14 in