Climate Insights for Yuraccocha
Vilcas Huamán, Ayacucho, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuraccocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,253 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 222 mm of rainfall. Yuraccocha 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 2°C.The climate in Yuraccocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 49.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 8.8 in of rainfall. Yuraccocha 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 35°F.
Temperature
Yuraccocha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuraccocha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 64°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 53°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuraccocha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,253 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 222 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 214 mm less than March, 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.Yuraccocha is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.4 in less than March, 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.
Wind
Yuraccocha 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 September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Yuraccocha 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 September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Yuraccocha 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 Yuraccocha 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.