Climate Insights for Pomasqui

The climate in Pomasqui is cold. The average annual temperature is -17°C and approximately 257mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Pomasqui sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Pomasqui experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Pomasqui sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -25°C to -6°C. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -6°C with a mean of -9°C. June brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -25°C and an average temperature of -24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Pomasqui is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 257mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 29mm less than February, 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. Pomasqui receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 258cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Pomasqui is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Pomasqui, which began on June 21, 2026. Pomasqui sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in December at around -6°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 19 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pomasqui 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.