Climate Insights for Yanapampa
Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanapampa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,297 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 244 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: July, November, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Yanapampa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 51 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9.6 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: July, November, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Yanapampa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 13°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 15°F range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 55°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Yanapampa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,297 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 244 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13 mm. That's 231 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.Yanapampa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 51 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9.6 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 9.1 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.
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 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.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 August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 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.