Climate Insights for Yauricancha
Carabaya, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yauricancha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 5,089 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yauricancha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yauricancha 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: March, October, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yauricancha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 200.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yauricancha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yauricancha 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: March, October, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 47°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Yauricancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 19°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Yauricancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 66°F. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 59°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 54°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Yauricancha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,089 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 424 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 744 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 209 mm. That's 535 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Yauricancha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 200.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16.7 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 29.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8.2 in. That's 21.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Yauricancha 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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Yauricancha 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 September, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yauricancha 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Yauricancha 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.