Climate Insights for Yachasmarca
Lauricocha, Huánuco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yachasmarca is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,967 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yachasmarca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yachasmarca 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 140cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yachasmarca is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 77.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yachasmarca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yachasmarca 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yachasmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yachasmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 54°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yachasmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,967 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 164 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 298 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32 mm. That's 266 mm less than March, 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 140cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Yachasmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 77.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.7 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 10.5 in less than March, 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 55in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Yachasmarca 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 July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yachasmarca 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yachasmarca 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 Yachasmarca 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.