Climate Insights for Yuraccmachay
Grau, Apurímac, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuraccmachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 311 mm of rainfall. Yuraccmachay 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yuraccmachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 12.2 in of rainfall. Yuraccmachay 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 48in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Yuraccmachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuraccmachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 27°F to 56°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuraccmachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 311 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12 mm. That's 298 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 122cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Yuraccmachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.5 in. That's 11.7 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 48in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.
Wind
Yuraccmachay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yuraccmachay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuraccmachay 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 Yuraccmachay 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.