Climate Insights for Yacucancha

Recuay, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
July
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
March
343 mm rain13.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yacucancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 2,276 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yacucancha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yacucancha sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 109cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yacucancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 89.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Yacucancha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yacucancha sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°FebMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 4°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°AprMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°JunMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°JulMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°AugMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°SepMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°DecMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°F
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Yacucancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 12°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°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.Yacucancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 53°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 43°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 284mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 316mmSnow: 19mmMarPrecipitation: 343mmSnow: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 229mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 160mmSnow: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 200mmSnow: 9mmNovPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 244mmSnow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.2inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 12.4inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 13.5inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 7.9inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 9.6inSnow (in): 5in
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Snow (in)

Yacucancha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,276 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 190 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 343 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 54 mm. That's 289 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 109cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.Yacucancha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 89.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.1 in. That's 11.4 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 43in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yacucancha 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 July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Yacucancha 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 July, averaging 2mph, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yacucancha 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 Yacucancha 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
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
284 mm11.2 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
4 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
316 mm12.4 in
19 cm7 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
343 mm13.5 in
18 cm7 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
3 km/h2 mph
229 mm9 in
5 cm2 in
May
3 °C37 °F
12 °C53 °F
3 km/h2 mph
132 mm5.2 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
61 mm2.4 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
54 mm2.1 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
2 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
76 mm3 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
160 mm6.3 in
6 cm2 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
200 mm7.9 in
9 cm4 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
3 km/h2 mph
177 mm7 in
9 cm4 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
244 mm9.6 in
14 cm5 in