PeruWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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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 |
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| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in April and August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2013 mm per year, averaging 168 mm per month
- Snowfall: 14 cm per year
- Driest months: 56 mm in June, 61 mm in July and 81 mm in August
- Wettest months: 281 mm in February, 273 mm in March and 262 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Salcahuasi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Salcahuasi, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Salcahuasi
This graph shows how much rainfall Salcahuasi, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Salcahuasi
This graph shows how much snow Salcahuasi, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Salcahuasi
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Salcahuasi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Salcahuasi, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Salcahuasi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Salcahuasi, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Salcahuasi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Salcahuasi, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Salcahuasi by month
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