Climate Insights for Yanacucho

Canas, Cusco, Peru

Hottest
September
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
July
-3°C low27°F low
Wettest
February
281 mm rain11 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanacucho is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,497 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 281 mm of rainfall. Yanacucho 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 84cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yanacucho is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 58.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Yanacucho 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 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 33in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°MarMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°AprMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: 0°JunMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -2°JulMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -3°AugMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°SepMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 1°OctMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°NovMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°DecMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 31°FJunMax: 56°FAverage: 42°FMin: 28°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 42°FMin: 27°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 44°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 48°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°F
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Yanacucho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 16°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanacucho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 27°F to 61°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 277mmSnow: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 281mmSnow: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 272mmSnow: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 40mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 8mmDecPrecipitation: 226mmSnow: 12mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.9inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 11inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 5in
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Snow (in)

Yanacucho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,497 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 281 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7 mm. That's 274 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 84cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.Yanacucho is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 10.8 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 33in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 8in.

Wind

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

Yanacucho 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 7km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yanacucho 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 Yanacucho 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 Yanacucho 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
3 °C37 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
277 mm10.9 in
20 cm8 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
13 °C56 °F
4 km/h3 mph
281 mm11 in
15 cm6 in
Mar
3 °C38 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
272 mm10.7 in
13 cm5 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.6 in
3 cm1 in
May
0 °C31 °F
14 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
29 mm1.2 in
1 cm1 in
Jun
-2 °C28 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jul
-3 °C27 °F
14 °C57 °F
6 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
1 °C33 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
40 mm1.6 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
2 °C36 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h3 mph
111 mm4.4 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
140 mm5.5 in
8 cm3 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
226 mm8.9 in
12 cm5 in