The climate of Shancayan
The current climate in Shancayan features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 13°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 Shancayan, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Shancayan in recent years was 35°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2020.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Shancayan gets 1896 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 22 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Shancayan?
The best time to visit Shancayan for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Shancayan.
Climate Table of Shancayan
The climate table of Shancayan 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) | 23 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 154 | 280 | 237 | 171 | 123 | 48 | 33 | 59 | 127 | 176 | 209 | 279 |
Snow (cm) | 2,6 | 3,7 | 6,2 | 1,7 | 0,3 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,3 | 2,0 | 0,7 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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 Shancayan, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Shancayan
Yearly Temperature in Shancayan
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Shancayan, 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 Shancayan
Total Yearly Precipitation in Shancayan
Average Snowfall per Month in Shancayan
Total Yearly Snowfall in Shancayan
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Shancayan, 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 Shancayan
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Average weather in Shancayan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shancayan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.