Climate Insights for Yanacolpa
Celendín, Cajamarca, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanacolpa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,870 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 269 mm of rainfall. Yanacolpa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yanacolpa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 73.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Yanacolpa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Yanacolpa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacolpa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 52°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanacolpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,870 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 156 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 25 mm. That's 245 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.Yanacolpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 73.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 in. That's 9.6 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
Yanacolpa 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 August, 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.Yanacolpa 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 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanacolpa 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 Yanacolpa 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.