Climate Insights for Yurayaco

Huari, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
November
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
July
-2°C low29°F low
Wettest
March
264 mm rain10.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yurayaco is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,820 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yurayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yurayaco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 107cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yurayaco is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 71.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Yurayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yurayaco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°FebMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°MayMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°JunMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -1°JulMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -2°AugMax: 11°Average: 4°Min: -1°SepMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°OctMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 1°NovMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°DecMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FJunMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 30°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°F
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Yurayaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yurayaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 53°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 237mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 245mmSnow: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 264mmSnow: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 91mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 186mmSnow: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 182mmSnow: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 219mmSnow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 9.7inSnow (in): 7inMarPrecipitation: 10.4inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 7.3inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 7.2inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 5in
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Snow (in)

Yurayaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,820 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 152 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 264 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 31 mm. That's 233 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 107cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Yurayaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.2 in. That's 9.2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 42in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yurayaco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yurayaco 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 3mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yurayaco 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 Yurayaco 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
1 °C35 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
237 mm9.3 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
245 mm9.7 in
17 cm7 in
Mar
2 °C35 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
264 mm10.4 in
17 cm7 in
Apr
1 °C34 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
157 mm6.2 in
5 cm2 in
May
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
91 mm3.6 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-1 °C31 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h3 mph
46 mm1.8 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
-2 °C29 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-1 °C30 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
54 mm2.1 in
4 cm2 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
5 km/h3 mph
108 mm4.3 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
4 km/h2 mph
186 mm7.3 in
10 cm4 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
182 mm7.2 in
9 cm4 in
Dec
1 °C34 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
219 mm8.6 in
13 cm5 in