Climate Insights for Yuracmayo
Huarochirí, Lima, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuracmayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,940 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yuracmayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yuracmayo 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: December, April, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Yuracmayo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Yuracmayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 76.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yuracmayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yuracmayo 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: December, April, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. Yuracmayo experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Yuracmayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 9°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 4°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuracmayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 27°F to 48°F. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 48°F with a mean of 39°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 36°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuracmayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,940 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 162 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 274 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 34 mm. That's 240 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. Yuracmayo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 422cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Yuracmayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 76.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 9.4 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. Yuracmayo receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 166in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Yuracmayo 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 July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Yuracmayo 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yuracmayo 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 Yuracmayo 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.