Climate Insights for Yanalpa
Lucanas, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanalpa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,578 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 284 mm of rainfall. Yanalpa 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yanalpa is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 62.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 11.2 in of rainfall. Yanalpa 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 29°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yanalpa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanalpa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 58°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanalpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,578 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 132 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 284 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 16 mm. That's 268 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 14cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Yanalpa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 10.6 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 5in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Yanalpa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yanalpa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Yanalpa 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 Yanalpa 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.