Climate Insights for Alto Grande
Huancané, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 963 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 160 mm of rainfall. Alto Grande 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, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alto Grande is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 37.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in of rainfall. Alto Grande 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, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Alto Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alto Grande sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alto Grande is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 963 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 160 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 151 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.Alto Grande is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.9 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Alto Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Alto Grande is mildly breezy, 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Grande 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 Alto Grande 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.