Climate Insights for Yananaco
Vilcas Huamán, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yananaco is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,334 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 242 mm of rainfall. Yananaco 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C.The climate in Yananaco is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 52.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.5 in of rainfall. Yananaco 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 32°F.
Temperature
Yananaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yananaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 62°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 51°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yananaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,334 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 232 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.Yananaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 9.1 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.
Wind
Yananaco 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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Yananaco 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 May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Yananaco 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 Yananaco 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.