Climate Insights for Yanamachay
Lucanas, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanamachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,293 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 224 mm of rainfall. Yanamachay 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 January and December.The climate in Yanamachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 50.9 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Yanamachay 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 30°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yanamachay 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 July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanamachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 30°F to 61°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 48°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanamachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,293 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 224 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 17 mm. That's 207 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 January and December, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Yanamachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.8 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 8.1 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 January and December, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Yanamachay 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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Yanamachay 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 September, 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 Yanamachay 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 Yanamachay 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.