Climate Insights for Alto Colonia
Chanchamayo, Junín, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Colonia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 3,457 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Colonia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Colonia 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: October, November, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Alto Colonia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 136.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Colonia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Colonia 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: October, November, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Alto Colonia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alto Colonia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 58°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Colonia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,457 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 288 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 465 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 102 mm. That's 363 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alto Colonia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 136.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 18.3 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 in. That's 14.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alto Colonia 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.Alto Colonia 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 Alto Colonia 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 Alto Colonia 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.