Climate Insights for Alfapata

Lucanas, Ayacucho, Peru

Hottest
September
15°C peak59°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
March
311 mm rain12.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alfapata is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,607 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 311 mm of rainfall. Alfapata 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C.The climate in Alfapata is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 63.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 12.2 in of rainfall. Alfapata 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°FebMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°MarMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 0°JunMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -2°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -2°AugMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -2°SepMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 1°OctMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 1°NovMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°DecMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 31°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 42°FMin: 28°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 43°FMin: 28°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 44°FMin: 29°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FOctMax: 59°FAverage: 46°FMin: 34°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°F
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Average
Min

Alfapata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 15°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alfapata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 59°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 279mmFebPrecipitation: 300mmMarPrecipitation: 311mmAprPrecipitation: 147mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmJunPrecipitation: 32mmJulPrecipitation: 30mmAugPrecipitation: 25mmSepPrecipitation: 89mmOctPrecipitation: 98mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmDecPrecipitation: 158mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11inFebPrecipitation: 11.8inMarPrecipitation: 12.2inAprPrecipitation: 5.8inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 6.2in
Precipitation

Alfapata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,607 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 311 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 25 mm. That's 286 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.Alfapata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 in. That's 11.3 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Alfapata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Alfapata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. 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 March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Alfapata 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 Alfapata 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
5 °C40 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h3 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
300 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
311 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
0 °C31 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
-2 °C28 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-2 °C28 °F
15 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
-2 °C29 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
1 °C33 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
1 °C34 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h4 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in