Climate Insights for Yuracmarca
Huaylas, Ancash, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuracmarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,646 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 269 mm of rainfall. Yuracmarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Yuracmarca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 64.8 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 10.6 in of rainfall. Yuracmarca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Yuracmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 19°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuracmarca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 66°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 66°F with a mean of 54°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuracmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,646 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 137 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 23 mm. That's 246 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.Yuracmarca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 64.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 9.7 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
Yuracmarca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Yuracmarca 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 July, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuracmarca 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 Yuracmarca 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.