Ayahuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

647 Population 2/sq mi density

11,106 ft Elevation 3,385 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Ayahuasi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	42.5°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,106 ft (3,385 m)
Area	425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.1466°N, 72.7432°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	108 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	142 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	89 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	122 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	32 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	99 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	65 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	58 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	108 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	33 km
Oct 15, 1997	10 km NNE of Atico, Peru	M5.7	141 km
Jun 24, 2017	14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.7	75 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	103 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	4 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	142 km
Dec 24, 2009	4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru	M5.6	149 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	58 km
Aug 25, 2014	12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru	M5.5	116 km
Apr 4, 1990	26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru	M5.5	117 km
May 14, 2013	25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.5	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	54 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	101 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	119 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	174 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	185 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.7 in
February	45°F (7°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
March	44°F (7°C)	5.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
May	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	39°F (4°C)	0.2 in
September	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
October	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
November	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Warmest

Ayahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in July to 45°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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