Climate Insights for Yanahirca
Sihuas, Ancash, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanahirca is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,251 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanahirca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanahirca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yanahirca is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 88.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanahirca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanahirca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yanahirca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 14°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 7°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanahirca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 57°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 45°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanahirca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,251 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 188 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 307 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32 mm. That's 274 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 18cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Yanahirca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 10.8 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 7in annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Yanahirca 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Yanahirca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Yanahirca 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 Yanahirca 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.