Climate Insights for Yanahuara

Cotabambas, Apurímac, Peru

Hottest
November
16°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
June
-1°C low29°F low
Wettest
February
303 mm rain11.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanahuara is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,702 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 303 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yanahuara is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 67 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 11.9 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°FebMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°MarMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°AprMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 2°MayMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 0°JunMax: 14°Average: 6°Min: -1°JulMax: 15°Average: 6°Min: -1°AugMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°SepMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°OctMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 3°NovMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°DecMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FMayMax: 57°FAverage: 44°FMin: 32°FJunMax: 57°FAverage: 43°FMin: 29°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 44°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 46°FMin: 35°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 48°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°F
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Yanahuara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 16°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanahuara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 60°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 48°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 287mmSnow: 4mmFebPrecipitation: 303mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 258mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 184mmSnow: 5mmDecPrecipitation: 245mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.3inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 10.1inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 2in
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Snow (in)

Yanahuara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,702 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 303 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 292 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Yanahuara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 67 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 11.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 11.5 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10in annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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.Yanahuara 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 February, 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 2mph gap 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h2 mph
287 mm11.3 in
4 cm1 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h2 mph
303 mm11.9 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h2 mph
258 mm10.1 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
2 °C36 °F
14 °C58 °F
4 km/h2 mph
118 mm4.6 in
1 cm0 in
May
0 °C32 °F
14 °C57 °F
4 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
-1 °C29 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
-1 °C29 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
0 °C32 °F
15 °C59 °F
6 km/h4 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
2 °C35 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
76 mm3 in
2 cm1 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
144 mm5.7 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
16 °C60 °F
4 km/h3 mph
184 mm7.2 in
5 cm2 in
Dec
4 °C38 °F
15 °C59 °F
4 km/h2 mph
245 mm9.7 in
4 cm2 in