Climate Insights for Viscachane

Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
September
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
February
223 mm rain8.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Viscachane is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,027 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 223 mm of rainfall. Viscachane 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 64cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Viscachane is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 40.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Viscachane 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 25in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 3°MarMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°MayMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -2°JunMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°JulMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°AugMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -3°SepMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -1°OctMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°NovMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°DecMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 51°FAverage: 43°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 42°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 40°FMin: 29°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 38°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 39°FMin: 26°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 43°FMin: 30°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°F
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Viscachane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 14°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Viscachane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 57°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 43°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 217mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 223mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 8mmAprPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 123mmSnow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 3in
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Snow (in)

Viscachane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,027 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 223 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3 mm. That's 220 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 64cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13cm.Viscachane is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 8.7 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 25in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 5in.

Wind

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

Viscachane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Viscachane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. 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. 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 Viscachane 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 Viscachane 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 °C36 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
217 mm8.5 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
223 mm8.8 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
11 °C51 °F
5 km/h3 mph
218 mm8.6 in
8 cm3 in
Apr
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
4 cm2 in
May
-2 °C29 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C26 °F
12 °C53 °F
6 km/h3 mph
5 mm0.2 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
-3 °C26 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-3 °C27 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
-1 °C30 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
46 mm1.8 in
6 cm2 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
14 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
123 mm4.8 in
9 cm3 in