Climate Insights for Yanahuara
Urubamba, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanahuara is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,892 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 279 mm of rainfall. Yanahuara 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between December and December.The climate in Yanahuara is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 74.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Yanahuara 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Light snow can occur between December and December.
Temperature
Yanahuara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanahuara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 48°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanahuara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,892 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 279 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26 mm. That's 253 mm less than January, 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 December and December, totalling around 8cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Yanahuara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 in. That's 10 in less than January, 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 December and December, totalling around 3in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Yanahuara 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 April, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Yanahuara 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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanahuara 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 Yanahuara 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.