Climate Insights for Yinipalca

Melgar, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
16°C peak60°F peak
Coldest
June
-5°C low24°F low
Wettest
February
265 mm rain10.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yinipalca is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,389 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 265 mm of rainfall. Yinipalca 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, September, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 160cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yinipalca is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 54.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Yinipalca 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, September, October. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°FebMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°MarMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: -1°MayMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -3°JunMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -5°JulMax: 13°Average: 4°Min: -5°AugMax: 14°Average: 5°Min: -4°SepMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: -1°OctMax: 15°Average: 7°Min: 0°NovMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 1°DecMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 31°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 40°FMin: 27°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 39°FMin: 24°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 40°FMin: 24°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 41°FMin: 25°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 44°FMin: 29°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 45°FMin: 32°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 46°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 58°FAverage: 45°FMin: 34°F
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Temperatures in Yinipalca vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yinipalca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°F to 60°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 254mmSnow: 31mmFebPrecipitation: 265mmSnow: 29mmMarPrecipitation: 249mmSnow: 29mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 11mmNovPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 214mmSnow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10inSnow (in): 12inFebPrecipitation: 10.4inSnow (in): 12inMarPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 10in
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Snow (in)

Yinipalca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,389 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 265 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5 mm. That's 260 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 160cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.Yinipalca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 63in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

Wind

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

Yinipalca 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 August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Yinipalca 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 August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yinipalca 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 Yinipalca 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
2 °C35 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
254 mm10 in
31 cm12 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
265 mm10.4 in
29 cm12 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
13 °C55 °F
5 km/h3 mph
249 mm9.8 in
29 cm12 in
Apr
-1 °C31 °F
13 °C56 °F
6 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
8 cm3 in
May
-3 °C27 °F
13 °C55 °F
7 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-5 °C24 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
-5 °C24 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-4 °C25 °F
14 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
-1 °C29 °F
16 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
5 cm2 in
OctCurrent
0 °C32 °F
15 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
100 mm3.9 in
11 cm4 in
Nov
1 °C33 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
119 mm4.7 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
14 °C58 °F
6 km/h3 mph
214 mm8.4 in
25 cm10 in