Climate Insights for Alpamayo
Pomabamba, Ancash, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alpamayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,964 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 269 mm of rainfall. Alpamayo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Alpamayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 77.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Alpamayo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Alpamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alpamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 59°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 49°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alpamayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,964 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 164 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 29 mm. That's 241 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Alpamayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 77.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.1 in. That's 9.5 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7in annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Alpamayo 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 August, 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.Alpamayo 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 August, 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 Alpamayo 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 Alpamayo 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.