The climate of Salcahuasi
The current climate in Salcahuasi features temperatures ranging from a high of 15°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Salcahuasi, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Salcahuasi in recent years was 34°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Salcahuasi gets 2013 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Salcahuasi?
The best time to visit Salcahuasi for mild to warm weather is April and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Salcahuasi.
Climate Table of Salcahuasi
The climate table of Salcahuasi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 262 | 281 | 273 | 131 | 100 | 56 | 61 | 81 | 161 | 180 | 168 | 259 |
Snow (cm) | 5,4 | 2,1 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0,4 | 1,2 | 0,8 | 2,9 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Salcahuasi, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Salcahuasi
Yearly Temperature in Salcahuasi
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Salcahuasi, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Salcahuasi
Total Yearly Precipitation in Salcahuasi
Average Snowfall per Month in Salcahuasi
Total Yearly Snowfall in Salcahuasi
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Salcahuasi, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Salcahuasi
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Average weather in Salcahuasi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salcahuasi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.