Castrovirreyna facts for kids
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Castrovirreyna
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Town
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 Castrovirreyna
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Huancavelica |
| Province | Castrovirreyna |
| District | Castrovirreyna |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Castrovirreyna is a town located in the middle of Peru. It is the main town, or capital, of the Castrovirreyna Province. This province is part of the larger Huancavelica Region in Peru.
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Climate in Castrovirreyna
Castrovirreyna has a unique climate. It is located at an elevation of about 1,856 meters (6,089 feet) above sea level. This high altitude affects its weather patterns.
Understanding the Weather Data
The table below shows important weather information for Castrovirreyna. It includes average high and low temperatures. It also shows how much rain the town gets each month. This data helps us understand the typical weather conditions.
| Climate data for San Juan de Castrovirreyna, elevation 1,856 m (6,089 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.4 (75.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 13.0 (55.4) |
13.9 (57.0) |
14.1 (57.4) |
13.2 (55.8) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.1 (53.8) |
12.4 (54.3) |
12.7 (54.9) |
12.5 (54.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 50.4 (1.98) |
53.6 (2.11) |
53.1 (2.09) |
10.5 (0.41) |
0.9 (0.04) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.3 (0.01) |
1.0 (0.04) |
5.0 (0.20) |
6.4 (0.25) |
18.7 (0.74) |
199.9 (7.87) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Seasonal Weather Patterns
Castrovirreyna experiences warm temperatures throughout the year. The average high temperatures usually stay around 23 to 25 degrees Celsius (73 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). Nighttime temperatures are cooler, typically ranging from 11 to 14 degrees Celsius (52 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit).
The town has a distinct wet and dry season. The wettest months are from January to March. During these months, Castrovirreyna receives the most rainfall. From June to August, the town experiences very little to no rain. This makes those months very dry.
See also
In Spanish: Castrovirreyna para niños
