Climate Insights for Zapote

Contumazá, Cajamarca, Peru

Hottest
August
23°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
March
537 mm rain21.1 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zapote is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 3,409 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zapote receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zapote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zapote is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 134.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Zapote receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zapote sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 12°MayMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°JunMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°JulMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°NovMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°DecMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°F
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Zapote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 23°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Zapote sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 74°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 399mmFebPrecipitation: 486mmMarPrecipitation: 537mmAprPrecipitation: 485mmMayPrecipitation: 306mmJunPrecipitation: 113mmJulPrecipitation: 47mmAugPrecipitation: 45mmSepPrecipitation: 157mmOctPrecipitation: 306mmNovPrecipitation: 163mmDecPrecipitation: 364mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.7inFebPrecipitation: 19.1inMarPrecipitation: 21.1inAprPrecipitation: 19.1inMayPrecipitation: 12inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inJulPrecipitation: 1.9inAugPrecipitation: 1.8inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inOctPrecipitation: 12inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 14.3in
Precipitation

Zapote is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 284 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 537 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45 mm. That's 492 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.Zapote is a very wet location, receiving approximately 134.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 21.1 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.8 in. That's 19.4 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
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Zapote 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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zapote 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°60°F
Feb15°60°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr15°60°F
May16°61°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul16°61°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep17°62°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Zapote is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zapote is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapote 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 Zapote 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
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
399 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
486 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
537 mm21.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
485 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
12 °C54 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
306 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
11 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
113 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C51 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C52 °F
23 °C74 °F
4 km/h3 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
306 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
21 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C53 °F
20 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
364 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in