Climate Insights for Yuracmayo
Calca, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yuracmayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2,828 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: November, December, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Yuracmayo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 111.3 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: November, December, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Yuracmayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 18°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°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 43°F to 64°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 55°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yuracmayo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,828 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 236 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 429 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 50 mm. That's 380 mm less than December, 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 is a very wet location, receiving approximately 111.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 16.9 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2 in. That's 15 in less than December, 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
Yuracmayo 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 August, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yuracmayo 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 August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 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. 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. 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.