Climate Insights for Yanuyacu Alto

Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, Peru

Hottest
November
16°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
July
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
March
327 mm rain12.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanuyacu Alto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,372 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanuyacu Alto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanuyacu Alto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yanuyacu Alto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 93.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanuyacu Alto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanuyacu Alto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°MayMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°JunMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JulMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°AugMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°NovMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°F
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Average
Min

Yanuyacu Alto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yanuyacu Alto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 52°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 234mmFebPrecipitation: 266mmMarPrecipitation: 327mmAprPrecipitation: 259mmMayPrecipitation: 154mmJunPrecipitation: 80mmJulPrecipitation: 60mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSepPrecipitation: 182mmOctPrecipitation: 258mmNovPrecipitation: 216mmDecPrecipitation: 245mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.2inFebPrecipitation: 10.5inMarPrecipitation: 12.9inAprPrecipitation: 10.2inMayPrecipitation: 6.1inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inJulPrecipitation: 2.4inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSepPrecipitation: 7.2inOctPrecipitation: 10.2inNovPrecipitation: 8.5inDecPrecipitation: 9.7in
Precipitation

Yanuyacu Alto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,372 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 327 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 60 mm. That's 267 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.Yanuyacu Alto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 93.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.9 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.4 in. That's 10.5 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Yanuyacu Alto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yanuyacu Alto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanuyacu Alto 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 Yanuyacu Alto 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C46 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
327 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
259 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
15 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
15 °C59 °F
7 km/h4 mph
182 mm7.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
258 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C46 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
245 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in