Climate Insights for Yuraccasa
Parinacochas, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuraccasa is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1,525 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 281 mm of rainfall. Yuraccasa 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Yuraccasa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yuraccasa is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 60 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 11.1 in of rainfall. Yuraccasa 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 23°F. Yuraccasa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yuraccasa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuraccasa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°F to 55°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 41°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuraccasa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,525 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 281 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17 mm. That's 265 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. Yuraccasa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 41cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yuraccasa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.7 in. That's 10.4 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. Yuraccasa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 81in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yuraccasa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yuraccasa 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuraccasa 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 Yuraccasa 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.