Climate Insights for Yapacayan
Santa, Ancash, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yapacayan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1,683 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yapacayan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yapacayan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yapacayan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 66.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Yapacayan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yapacayan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Yapacayan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Yapacayan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 58°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Yapacayan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,683 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 45 mm. That's 209 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.Yapacayan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 66.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.8 in. That's 8.2 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
Yapacayan 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 November, averaging 4km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yapacayan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, 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 Yapacayan 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 Yapacayan 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.