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Ancahuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

1,921 Population 19/sq mi density
11,470 ft Elevation 3,496 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Ancahuasi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,470 ft (3,496 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4574°N, 72.3004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 41 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 98 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 37 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 93 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 126 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 104 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 145 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 92 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 69 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 146 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 133 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 59 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 86 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 22 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 147 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 71 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 65 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 76 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 75 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in

Ancahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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