Climate Insights for Yurapata
Tayacaja, Huancavelica, Peru
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
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
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
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.