Climate Insights for Yanacancha
Chupaca, Junín, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanacancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,667 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 260 mm of rainfall. Yanacancha 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, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 133cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yanacancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 65.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.2 in of rainfall. Yanacancha 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, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yanacancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 11°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 6°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 53°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanacancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,667 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 260 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 24 mm. That's 236 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 133cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.Yanacancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 65.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 9.3 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 53in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Yanacancha 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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Yanacancha 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Yanacancha 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 Yanacancha 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.