Climate Insights for Yungay
Utcubamba, Amazonas, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yungay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 2,325 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yungay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yungay sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yungay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 91.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Yungay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yungay sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Yungay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 25°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yungay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 77°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yungay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,325 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 257 mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 142 mm. That's 115 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Yungay is a very wet location, receiving approximately 91.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10.1 in of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.6 in. That's 4.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Yungay 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 August, 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.Yungay 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 August, 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 Yungay 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 Yungay 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.