Climate Insights for Huarichancara

The climate in Huarichancara is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1281mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 265mm of rainfall. Huarichancara 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, September, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Huarichancara experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Huarichancara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Huarichancara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1281mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 107mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 265mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10mm. That's 255mm 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. Huarichancara receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 358cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Huarichancara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

It is currently autumn in Huarichancara, which began on March 20, 2026. Huarichancara is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 13°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huarichancara 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.