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Huancapi
Town
Vista panorámica de Huancapi.jpg
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)
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

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