Park climate1991–2020 climate normals4,208 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed twelve-month patterns for temperature, daily precipitation, and daylight duration

Lauca National Park: monthly climate

Name: Lauca National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Lauca National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from 3.3 to 8.4 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing long-term monthly climate averages and daily precipitation rates across the yearly cycle

Annual Temperature Patterns and Precipitation in Lauca National Park

Based on a representative high-elevation coordinate, average maximum temperatures span 15 to 21 degrees Celsius year-round, while average minimum temperatures drop below freezing from April through November. Average daily precipitation peaks in January and February before dropping to minimal rates by mid-year, outlining the thirty-year climatology of the protected Lauca National Park landscape.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 6.3 °C
Warmest month: December
Coolest month: July
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Compare average daily precipitation, temperature ranges, and calculated daylight across the calendar year

Lauca National Park Weather by Month: Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Monthly records provide structured access to average temperature bounds and average daily precipitation rates across the calendar year in Lauca National Park. Comparing twelve months of relative humidity alongside wind speed and calculated average daylight hours offers systematic insight into the 1991 to 2020 climate normals mapped at a representative coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	8.1 °C-1.5° to 20°	1.3 mm/day	59%	2.9 m/s	13 hours
February	8 °C-1.8° to 19.7°	1.1 mm/day	60.8%	2.9 m/s	12.6 hours
March	8 °C-1.7° to 19.6°	0.7 mm/day	57.9%	2.8 m/s	12.1 hours
April	6.9 °C-3.3° to 18.8°	0.2 mm/day	45.7%	2.9 m/s	11.6 hours
May	4.6 °C-4.4° to 17°	0.1 mm/day	29.3%	3.1 m/s	11.1 hours
June	3.6 °C-5.1° to 15.8°	0.1 mm/day	27.3%	3.1 m/s	10.9 hours
July	3.3 °C-5.2° to 15.6°	0.1 mm/day	25.4%	3.2 m/s	11 hours
August	4.3 °C-5.4° to 17°	0.1 mm/day	26.5%	3.3 m/s	11.4 hours
September	5.6 °C-4.6° to 18.5°	0.2 mm/day	28.8%	3.4 m/s	11.9 hours
October	7.1 °C-3.8° to 19.9°	0.2 mm/day	32%	3.2 m/s	12.4 hours
November	8 °C-3.4° to 20.7°	0.3 mm/day	34.2%	3.2 m/s	12.9 hours
December	8.4 °C-2.1° to 20.6°	0.7 mm/day	47.5%	3 m/s	13.1 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.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: July: 3.3 °C; December: 8.4 °C; Change from July to December: +5.1 °C
Precipitation: July: 0.1 mm/day; December: 0.7 mm/day; Change from July to December: +0.6 mm/day
Daylight: July: 11 hours; December: 13.1 hours; Change from July to December: +2.1 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing thirty years of temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight averages to trace annual shifts.

Lauca National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Seasonal Contrasts

Analyzing the twelve monthly climatology averages for Lauca National Park reveals calculated baseline contrasts in temperature, wind, relative humidity, and daily precipitation. Evaluating these monthly highs and lows establishes a clear picture of localized annual shifts at a representative elevation without confusing long-term averages with daily weather records.

Warmest month: December8.4 °C
Coolest month: July3.3 °C
Wettest month: January1.3 mm/day
Driest month: May0.1 mm/day
Most humid month: February60.8%
Windiest month: September3.4 m/s
Longest daylight: December13.1 hours

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Compare Lauca National Park Climate Data with Other Protected Landscapes

Expanding climate research beyond Lauca National Park allows for the systematic comparison of long term monthly averages across diverse protected areas and regional landscapes. By analyzing distinct temperature trends, precipitation rhythms, wind profiles, and daylight variations, researchers can trace how different geographic positions shape unique localized climates.

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