Climate Insights for Yurac Kancha
General Sánchez Cerro, Moquegua, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yurac Kancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 974 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 199 mm of rainfall. Yurac Kancha 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yurac Kancha is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 38.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.8 in of rainfall. Yurac Kancha 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 24°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yurac Kancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yurac Kancha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°F to 59°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 24°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yurac Kancha is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 974 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 199 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4 mm. That's 195 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 120cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Yurac Kancha is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.7 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Yurac Kancha 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 November, averaging 7km/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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yurac Kancha 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 November, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yurac Kancha 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 Yurac Kancha 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.