Climate Insights for Yauricancha

Carabaya, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
10°C peak50°F peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low22°F low
Wettest
February
256 mm rain10.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yauricancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,808 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: November, April, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Yauricancha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yauricancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 71.2 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: November, April, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Yauricancha experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°FebMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°MayMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -3°JunMax: 8°Average: 2°Min: -4°JulMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -5°AugMax: 9°Average: 2°Min: -4°SepMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -3°OctMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°NovMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°DecMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 47°FAverage: 35°FMin: 24°FJulMax: 47°FAverage: 34°FMin: 22°FAugMax: 48°FAverage: 35°FMin: 24°FSepMax: 48°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 49°FAverage: 40°FMin: 32°F
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Yauricancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 10°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 4°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yauricancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°F to 50°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 50°F with a mean of 40°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 240mmSnow: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 256mmSnow: 102mmMarPrecipitation: 225mmSnow: 67mmAprPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 33mmJunPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 26mmJulPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 19mmAugPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 25mmSepPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 29mmOctPrecipitation: 165mmSnow: 50mmNovPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 58mmDecPrecipitation: 250mmSnow: 99mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38in40inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.4inSnow (in): 32inFebPrecipitation: 10.1inSnow (in): 40inMarPrecipitation: 8.9inSnow (in): 27inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 16inMayPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 13inJunPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 10inJulPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 7inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 10inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 11inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 20inNovPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 23inDecPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 39in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Yauricancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,808 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 256 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36 mm. That's 220 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. Yauricancha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 630cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yauricancha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.4 in. That's 8.7 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. Yauricancha receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 248in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

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

Yauricancha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yauricancha 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 September, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
240 mm9.4 in
82 cm32 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
5 km/h3 mph
256 mm10.1 in
102 cm40 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
10 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
225 mm8.9 in
67 cm27 in
Apr
-1 °C31 °F
10 °C50 °F
4 km/h3 mph
132 mm5.2 in
40 cm16 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
9 °C49 °F
4 km/h3 mph
89 mm3.5 in
33 cm13 in
Jun
-4 °C24 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
26 cm10 in
Jul
-5 °C22 °F
8 °C47 °F
5 km/h3 mph
36 mm1.4 in
19 cm7 in
Aug
-4 °C24 °F
9 °C48 °F
6 km/h3 mph
65 mm2.6 in
25 cm10 in
Sep
-3 °C27 °F
9 °C48 °F
6 km/h4 mph
107 mm4.2 in
29 cm11 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
10 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
165 mm6.5 in
50 cm20 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
10 °C50 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
58 cm23 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
9 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
250 mm9.8 in
99 cm39 in