Climate Insights for Upistapa
Quispicanchi, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Upistapa is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 5,244 mm of precipitation falls per year. Upistapa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upistapa 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, October, April. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Upistapa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Upistapa is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 206.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Upistapa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Upistapa 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, October, April. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Upistapa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Upistapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Upistapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 33°F to 58°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 50°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Upistapa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,244 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 437 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 758 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 202 mm. That's 556 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Upistapa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 504cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 91cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Upistapa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 206.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 29.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 8 in. That's 21.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Upistapa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 198in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 36in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Upistapa 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Upistapa 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Upistapa 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 Upistapa 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.