Climate Insights for Yacutaya
Lucanas, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yacutaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,868 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yacutaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yacutaya 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, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 108cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yacutaya is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 73.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Yacutaya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yacutaya 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, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 43in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yacutaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°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 -4°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yacutaya sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°F to 53°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 41°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yacutaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 309 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 38 mm. That's 271 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 108cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.Yacutaya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.5 in. That's 10.7 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 43in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Yacutaya is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Yacutaya is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Yacutaya 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 Yacutaya 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.