Monthly climate in Peru, New York, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Peru features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -6 °C (22 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-17 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1061 mm (41.8 inches) and receives 137 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Peru enjoys an average of 2700 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 51 minutes to 15 hours 29 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Peru, New York, United States §

The warmest months in Peru are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 22 °C (66 - 72 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -6 to -2 °C (22 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Peru experiences 59 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 120 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Peru, New York, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 12°C
(53°F)
16°C
(62°F)
22°C
(72°F)
25°C
(78°F)
35°C
(96°F)
35°C
(95°F)
36°C
(97°F)
33°C
(92°F)
34°C
(93°F)
27°C
(81°F)
23°C
(74°F)
14°C
(57°F)
Mean maximum 7°C
(45°F)
10°C
(51°F)
16°C
(60°F)
22°C
(71°F)
31°C
(88°F)
32°C
(89°F)
33°C
(91°F)
32°C
(89°F)
29°C
(85°F)
24°C
(76°F)
17°C
(63°F)
11°C
(52°F)
Average high -2°C
(28°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
4°C
(39°F)
11°C
(52°F)
19°C
(67°F)
24°C
(76°F)
27°C
(81°F)
26°C
(79°F)
22°C
(72°F)
15°C
(59°F)
6°C
(43°F)
1°C
(34°F)
Daily mean -6°C
(22°F)
-5°C
(24°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
6°C
(44°F)
14°C
(57°F)
19°C
(66°F)
22°C
(72°F)
21°C
(70°F)
17°C
(63°F)
11°C
(51°F)
3°C
(37°F)
-2°C
(29°F)
Average low -10°C
(15°F)
-9°C
(16°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
2°C
(36°F)
8°C
(47°F)
12°C
(55°F)
17°C
(62°F)
17°C
(62°F)
12°C
(55°F)
7°C
(45°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
Mean minimum -22°C
(-8°F)
-20°C
(-4°F)
-17°C
(2°F)
-5°C
(23°F)
1°C
(34°F)
7°C
(45°F)
11°C
(51°F)
11°C
(51°F)
5°C
(41°F)
-1°C
(31°F)
-10°C
(14°F)
-17°C
(2°F)
Minimum -27°C
(-17°F)
-24°C
(-11°F)
-20°C
(-4°F)
-7°C
(19°F)
-0°C
(32°F)
2°C
(36°F)
10°C
(49°F)
9°C
(48°F)
2°C
(36°F)
-3°C
(27°F)
-15°C
(5°F)
-24°C
(-11°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Peru, New York, United States §

Peru usually has the most precipitation in April, July and October, with an average of 12 rainy days and 114 mm (4.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Peru are January, March and September. On average, 68 mm (2.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Peru, New York, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 72 (2.8) 73 (2.9) 67 (2.6) 102 (4.0) 80 (3.2) 97 (3.8) 101 (4.0) 94 (3.7) 66 (2.6) 139 (5.5) 99 (3.9) 72 (2.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 11 11 10 12 11 11 12 12 8 14 13 12

Monthly sunshine hours in Peru, New York, United States §

The sunniest months in Peru are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 46 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Peru: January, November and December receive an average of 4 hours 2 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Peru, New York, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 103 143 222 216 270 322 336 332 290 193 141 127
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 14m 10h 26m 11h 57m 13h 30m 14h 49m 15h 29m 15h 7m 13h 56m 12h 27m 10h 55m 9h 33m 8h 51m

Solar UV radiation in Peru, New York, United States §

Peru experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Peru UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Peru, New York, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 2 4 5 8 9 10 9 9 7 5 3 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Peru, New York, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Peru. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Peru's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.