Climate Insights for Alpa Caqui
Melgar, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alpa Caqui is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 210 mm of rainfall. Alpa Caqui 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, September, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Alpa Caqui experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Alpa Caqui is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 52.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. Alpa Caqui 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, September, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Alpa Caqui experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Alpa Caqui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alpa Caqui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°F to 54°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alpa Caqui is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 210 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 15 mm. That's 195 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. Alpa Caqui receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 380cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 64cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Alpa Caqui is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 7.7 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. Alpa Caqui receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 150in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 25in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Alpa Caqui 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 September, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alpa Caqui 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 September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alpa Caqui 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 Alpa Caqui 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.