Huancapi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Huancapi
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | Víctor Fajardo |
| District | Huancapi |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Huancapi is a town located in the central part of Peru. It serves as the capital of the Víctor Fajardo Province, which is part of the larger Ayacucho Region. Being a capital means it's an important center for the province.
Climate in Huancapi
The climate in Huancapi is interesting because of its elevation. The town is located about 3,117 meters (or 10,226 feet) above sea level. This high altitude affects the weather throughout the year.
| Climate data for Huancapi, elevation 3,117 m (10,226 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) | 21.4 (70.5) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.5 (72.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.6 (76.3) |
22.8 (73.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.9 (48.0) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
7.8 (46.0) |
5.6 (42.1) |
4.5 (40.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
5.3 (41.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
7.5 (45.5) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
7.1 (44.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 152.6 (6.01) |
154.2 (6.07) |
119.8 (4.72) |
47.8 (1.88) |
11.5 (0.45) |
6.7 (0.26) |
10.1 (0.40) |
13.4 (0.53) |
23.5 (0.93) |
32.5 (1.28) |
42.0 (1.65) |
105.5 (4.15) |
719.6 (28.33) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
The warmest months in Huancapi are usually October and November. During these months, the average high temperatures can reach over 24 degrees Celsius (about 75 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are June and July, with average low temperatures around 4 degrees Celsius (about 39 degrees Fahrenheit).
Huancapi experiences a rainy season and a drier season. The most rain falls from January to March. The driest months are typically from May to August. This pattern is common in many parts of the Andes Mountains.
See also
If you want to learn more about Huancapi in Spanish, you can visit: Huancapi para niños
