Climate Insights for Tarucani

San Antonio de Putina, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
February
173 mm rain6.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tarucani is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 173 mm of rainfall. Tarucani 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 -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 110cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tarucani is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 41.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Tarucani 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 23°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°FebMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°MayMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: -2°JunMax: 12°Average: 3°Min: -4°JulMax: 13°Average: 3°Min: -5°AugMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -4°SepMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -2°OctMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°NovMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°DecMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 38°FMin: 25°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 38°FMin: 23°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 25°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 31°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°F
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Tarucani sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Tarucani sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmSnow: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 173mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 14mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 170mmSnow: 20mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 8in
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Tarucani is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,065 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 173 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 161 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 110cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.Tarucani is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 41.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 6.3 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. December typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Tarucani 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 September, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tarucani 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 September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tarucani 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 Tarucani 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
155 mm6.1 in
14 cm5 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
173 mm6.8 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
154 mm6.1 in
13 cm5 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
72 mm2.9 in
5 cm2 in
May
-2 °C28 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
-4 °C25 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.6 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
-5 °C23 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
-4 °C25 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C31 °F
14 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
94 mm3.7 in
14 cm6 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
102 mm4 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h3 mph
170 mm6.7 in
20 cm8 in