Climate Insights for Yanacancha

Melgar, Puno, Peru

Hottest
September
14°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low23°F low
Wettest
January
289 mm rain11.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanacancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 289 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Yanacancha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yanacancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 63.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11.4 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Yanacancha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°FebMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°MarMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°MayMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°JunMax: 12°Average: 3°Min: -4°JulMax: 13°Average: 3°Min: -5°AugMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -4°SepMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -2°OctMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°NovMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°DecMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 34°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 54°FAverage: 38°FMin: 24°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 38°FMin: 23°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 25°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 42°FMin: 29°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°F
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Yanacancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 14°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°F to 58°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 289mmSnow: 54mmFebPrecipitation: 279mmSnow: 49mmMarPrecipitation: 261mmSnow: 43mmAprPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 25mmNovPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 234mmSnow: 39mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.4inSnow (in): 21inFebPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 19inMarPrecipitation: 10.3inSnow (in): 17inAprPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 10inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 9inDecPrecipitation: 9.2inSnow (in): 15in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Yanacancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 289 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 277 mm less than January, 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. Yanacancha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 272cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yanacancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.4 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 10.9 in less than January, 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. Yanacancha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 107in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Yanacancha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Yanacancha is relatively calm, 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 August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
1 °C34 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
289 mm11.4 in
54 cm21 in
Feb
1 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
279 mm11 in
49 cm19 in
Mar
1 °C34 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
261 mm10.3 in
43 cm17 in
Apr
0 °C31 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
115 mm4.5 in
16 cm6 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
12 °C54 °F
7 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
-4 °C24 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
-5 °C23 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
3 cm1 in
Aug
-4 °C25 °F
14 °C56 °F
9 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
-2 °C29 °F
14 °C58 °F
7 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
10 cm4 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
134 mm5.3 in
25 cm10 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
150 mm5.9 in
22 cm9 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
234 mm9.2 in
39 cm15 in