Climate Insights for Yahuarmarca
San Marcos, Cajamarca, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yahuarmarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,393 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 240 mm of rainfall. Yahuarmarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yahuarmarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 54.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Yahuarmarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Yahuarmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yahuarmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 70°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 57°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yahuarmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,393 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 240 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 232 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.Yahuarmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 9.1 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.
Wind
Yahuarmarca 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yahuarmarca 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 March, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yahuarmarca 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. 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 Yahuarmarca 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. 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.