Climate Insights for Amayaque
Caylloma, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Amayaque is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,332 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 247 mm of rainfall. Amayaque 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Amayaque experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Amayaque is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 52.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Amayaque 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 June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Amayaque experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Amayaque sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Temperatures in Amayaque vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Amayaque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,332 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 236 mm less than January, 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. Amayaque receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 252cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 53cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Amayaque is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.3 in less than January, 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. Amayaque receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 99in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Amayaque 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Amayaque 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Amayaque 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 Amayaque 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.