Climate Insights for Atalaya
Paucartambo, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Atalaya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 6,747 mm of precipitation falls per year. Atalaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atalaya 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, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Atalaya is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 265.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Atalaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atalaya 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, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Atalaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Atalaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 79°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Atalaya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6,747 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 562 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1,107 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 137 mm. That's 970 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.Atalaya is a very wet location, receiving approximately 265.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 43.6 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 5.4 in. That's 38.2 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.
Wind
Atalaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.Atalaya 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 September, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atalaya 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 Atalaya 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.