Climate Insights for Yanapampa
Ocros, Ancash, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanapampa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 853 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Yanapampa 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, February, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Yanapampa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 33.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Yanapampa 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, February, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Yanapampa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Yanapampa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Yanapampa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 853 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 mm. That's 185 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.Yanapampa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.3 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.
Wind
Yanapampa 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 January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.Yanapampa 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 January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Yanapampa is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Yanapampa is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanapampa 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 Yanapampa 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.