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Amantaní, Peru

Full City Profile

410 Population 186/sq mi density
12,723 ft Elevation 3,878 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Amantaní experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,723 ft (3,878 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6572°N, 69.7183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 104 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 115 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 141 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 104 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 77 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 47 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 130 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 82 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 52 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 90 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 108 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 88 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 39 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 106 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 123 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 55 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 90 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 161 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 167 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 6.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Amantaní has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 44°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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