Climate Insights for Yurapata

Tayacaja, Huancavelica, Peru

Hottest
November
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
August
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
February
518 mm rain20.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yurapata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 3,870 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yurapata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yurapata 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, April, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Yurapata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 152.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yurapata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yurapata 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, April, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 11°FebMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 11°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 11°AprMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 10°MayMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°JunMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°JulMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°AugMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°SepMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°OctMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°NovMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°DecMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°F
Max
Average
Min

Yurapata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Yurapata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 56°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 53°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 500mmFebPrecipitation: 518mmMarPrecipitation: 493mmAprPrecipitation: 314mmMayPrecipitation: 204mmJunPrecipitation: 139mmJulPrecipitation: 105mmAugPrecipitation: 170mmSepPrecipitation: 254mmOctPrecipitation: 362mmNovPrecipitation: 369mmDecPrecipitation: 442mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19.7inFebPrecipitation: 20.4inMarPrecipitation: 19.4inAprPrecipitation: 12.4inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 5.5inJulPrecipitation: 4.1inAugPrecipitation: 6.7inSepPrecipitation: 10inOctPrecipitation: 14.3inNovPrecipitation: 14.5inDecPrecipitation: 17.4in
Precipitation

Yurapata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,870 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 323 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 518 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 105 mm. That's 412 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Yurapata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 152.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 20.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.1 in. That's 16.2 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/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
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yurapata 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 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yurapata 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 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 Yurapata 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 Yurapata 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
500 mm19.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
518 mm20.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
493 mm19.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
3 km/h2 mph
314 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
362 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
3 km/h2 mph
369 mm14.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
442 mm17.4 in
0 cm0 in