Climate Insights for Yanacolpa
Huaytará, Huancavelica, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanacolpa is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,591 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 272 mm of rainfall. Yanacolpa 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, April, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yanacolpa is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 62.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.7 in of rainfall. Yanacolpa 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, April, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yanacolpa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacolpa 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 June, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanacolpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,591 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 272 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26 mm. That's 246 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 28cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Yanacolpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 in. That's 9.7 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Yanacolpa 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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Yanacolpa 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 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. 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 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. 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.