Climate Insights for Zancobamba
Sánchez Carrión, La Libertad, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Zancobamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 881 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 153 mm of rainfall. Zancobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zancobamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 34.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6 in of rainfall. Zancobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zancobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 20°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zancobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 68°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 58°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Zancobamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 881 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 153 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 142 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.Zancobamba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 5.6 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.
Wind
Zancobamba 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 August, averaging 5km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zancobamba 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 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 Zancobamba 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 Zancobamba 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.