Climate Insights for Yuracoto

Huaylas, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
February
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
March
326 mm rain12.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yuracoto is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2,444 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yuracoto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yuracoto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yuracoto is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 96.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Yuracoto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yuracoto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°MarMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 5°AprMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°MayMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°JunMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 3°JulMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°AugMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°SepMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°NovMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°DecMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 45°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°F
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Yuracoto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 13°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 8°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yuracoto sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 55°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 46°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 302mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 322mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 326mmSnow: 2mmAprPrecipitation: 247mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 148mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 74mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 248mmSnow: 5mmNovPrecipitation: 222mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 284mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 12.7inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 12.9inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 9.8inSnow (in): 2inNovPrecipitation: 8.7inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 11.2inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Yuracoto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,444 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 204 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 326 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 49 mm. That's 277 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Yuracoto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.9 in. That's 10.9 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9in annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 2km/hAprWind Speed: 2km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 1mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yuracoto 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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.Yuracoto 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 April, with average winds dropping to 1mph, 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 Yuracoto 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 Yuracoto 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
302 mm11.9 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
322 mm12.7 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C40 °F
13 °C55 °F
2 km/h2 mph
326 mm12.9 in
2 cm1 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
2 km/h1 mph
247 mm9.7 in
1 cm0 in
May
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
148 mm5.8 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C36 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
49 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
74 mm2.9 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
12 °C54 °F
3 km/h2 mph
156 mm6.1 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
248 mm9.8 in
5 cm2 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
222 mm8.7 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
3 km/h2 mph
284 mm11.2 in
2 cm1 in