Climate Insights for Yanahuarajo
Antabamba, Apurímac, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanahuarajo is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,455 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 254 mm of rainfall. Yanahuarajo 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Yanahuarajo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yanahuarajo is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 57.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Yanahuarajo 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. Yanahuarajo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yanahuarajo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -6°C to 11°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 4°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanahuarajo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°F to 52°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 38°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanahuarajo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,455 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 15 mm. That's 239 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. Yanahuarajo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 390cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yanahuarajo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.6 in. That's 9.4 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. Yanahuarajo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 154in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yanahuarajo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yanahuarajo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanahuarajo 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 Yanahuarajo 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.