Climate Insights for Yanamayo
Sandia, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanamayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2,885 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanamayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanamayo 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: January, March, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Yanamayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 113.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanamayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanamayo 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: January, March, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Yanamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 22°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yanamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 71°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 63°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanamayo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,885 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 240 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 401 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 128 mm. That's 273 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Yanamayo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 15.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5 in. That's 10.7 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Yanamayo 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 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.Yanamayo 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 Yanamayo 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. 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 Yanamayo 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. 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.