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Ayapata, Peru

Full City Profile

2,622 Population 6/sq mi density
10,823 ft Elevation 3,299 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Ayapata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 160.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,823 ft (3,299 m)
Area442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7770°N, 70.3227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 160.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 126 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 106 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 107 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 141 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 134 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 105 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 150 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 112 km
Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 132 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 75 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 137 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 64 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 59 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 96 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 85 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 120 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 127 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jun 22, 2016 6 km N of Ayaviri, Peru M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 8.6 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
June 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Warmest

Ayapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 41°F in July to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.6") and June the driest (1.2").

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