Climate Insights for Yanama
Páucar del Sara Sara, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanama is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,360 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 284 mm of rainfall. Yanama 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, September, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 80cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yanama is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 53.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 11.2 in of rainfall. Yanama 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, September, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 32in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yanama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°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 -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanama sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 57°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 40°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,360 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 284 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 272 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 80cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.Yanama is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 10.7 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 32in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 7in.
Wind
Yanama is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Yanama 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanama 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 Yanama 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.