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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals3,879 m source elevationNASA POWER

Atmospheric measurements at a representative high altitude coordinate in Peru

Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone Monthly Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020 Data Set

Review the annual climate rhythm for Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone through monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight hours. These records reflect long-term meteorological patterns derived from NASA POWER measurements between 1991 and 2020 at a specific representative elevation. Gain technical insight into the consistent atmospheric conditions defining this high-altitude landscape throughout the calendar year.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly temperature averages and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Average monthly temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year, with mean values hovering near eight to nine degrees Celsius while average minimum temperatures drop below freezing during mid-year months. Average daily precipitation rates shift across the annual cycle, reflecting long-term climatology data gathered from a representative elevation coordinate.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 1.5 mm/day-5°0°5°10°15°20°25°9°9°9°9°9°8°8°8°9°10°9°9°00.511.51.31.51.40.70.50.20.20.20.40.811.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
8.7 °C
Warmest month
October
Coolest month
July
Wettest month
February
Twelve-month climate

Twelve-month comparison of average temperatures, daily precipitation, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight.

Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone Weather by Month and Climatological Normals

Evaluating the full calendar year allows researchers to examine how average minimum and maximum temperatures shift alongside daily precipitation rates across long-term climatological records. Comparing relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours at a representative coordinate provides a complete baseline of environmental conditions.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January8.7 °C1.8° to 19°1.3 mm/day69.3%1.8 m/s12.5 hours
February8.6 °C1.8° to 18.7°1.5 mm/day72%1.8 m/s12.3 hours
March8.6 °C1.6° to 18.6°1.4 mm/day72.5%1.6 m/s12.1 hours
April8.9 °C0.8° to 18.9°0.7 mm/day68.7%1.7 m/s11.8 hours
May8.8 °C-0.7° to 19°0.5 mm/day63.7%1.8 m/s11.5 hours
June8 °C-2.3° to 18.3°0.2 mm/day61.1%2.1 m/s11.4 hours
July7.6 °C-3.2° to 18.4°0.2 mm/day59.2%2.3 m/s11.5 hours
August8.3 °C-2.3° to 19.1°0.2 mm/day57.4%2.4 m/s11.7 hours
September9.3 °C-0.3° to 19.7°0.4 mm/day58%2.1 m/s12 hours
October9.5 °C1.2° to 20.2°0.8 mm/day59.3%1.9 m/s12.2 hours
November9.4 °C1.6° to 20.1°1 mm/day60.1%1.8 m/s12.5 hours
December9 °C1.8° to 19.4°1.4 mm/day65.9%1.8 m/s12.6 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

Mean temperature
July: 7.6 °C
October: 9.5 °C
Change from July to October: +1.9 °C
Precipitation
July: 0.2 mm/day
October: 0.8 mm/day
Change from July to October: +0.6 mm/day
Daylight
July: 11.5 hours
October: 12.2 hours
Change from July to October: +0.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Normals

Calculated monthly normals establish the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest calendar periods derived from long-term records at a representative coordinate within the protected area. These comparative values summarize annual climatology patterns across multiple measured variables without representing historical weather extremes or local anomalies.
Warmest month
October9.5 °C
Coolest month
July7.6 °C
Wettest month
February1.5 mm/day
Driest month
August0.2 mm/day
Most humid month
March72.5%
Windiest month
August2.4 m/s
Longest daylight
December12.6 hours

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