Climate Insights for Yachapa
Cotabambas, Apurímac, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yachapa is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,421 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 257 mm of rainfall. Yachapa 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, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yachapa is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 55.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.1 in of rainfall. Yachapa 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, November, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yachapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yachapa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 63°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 50°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yachapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,421 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 257 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 250 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Yachapa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 9.8 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Yachapa 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 August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yachapa 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Yachapa 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 Yachapa 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.