Climate Insights for Yanacocha

The climate in Yanacocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 3,665 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanacocha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanacocha 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, March, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Yanacocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 144.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanacocha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanacocha 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, March, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Yanacocha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 20°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacocha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 67°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 59°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Yanacocha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,665 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 305 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 499 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 166 mm. That's 333 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Yanacocha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 144.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 6.5 in. That's 13.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Yanacocha 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 August, averaging 4km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yanacocha 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 August, averaging 3mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanacocha 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 Yanacocha 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.