Climate Insights for Yunguyo
Melgar, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yunguyo is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 289 mm of rainfall. Yunguyo 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Yunguyo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yunguyo is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 63.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 11.4 in of rainfall. Yunguyo 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: September, November, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Yunguyo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yunguyo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 14°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yunguyo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°F to 58°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yunguyo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,614 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 289 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11 mm. That's 277 mm less than January, 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. Yunguyo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 272cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 54cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yunguyo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 11.4 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 10.9 in less than January, 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. Yunguyo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 107in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 21in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yunguyo 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 9km/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 4km/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.Yunguyo 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 Yunguyo 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 Yunguyo 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.