Cabanilla, Peru

Full City Profile

895 Population 14/sq mi density

12,740 ft Elevation 3,883 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Cabanilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	38.3°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,740 ft (3,883 m)
Area	62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.6203°N, 70.3458°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 168.9"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

470 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	80 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	103 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	106 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	126 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	65 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	56 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	149 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	42 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	121 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	113 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	96 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	57 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	117 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	40 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	130 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	150 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	70 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	34 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	150 km
Jun 3, 2023	3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru	M5.4	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (122 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	122 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	142 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	156 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	163 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	175 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	192 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	194 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	6.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	6.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.5 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
May	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	40°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.2 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in
September	44°F (6°C)	1.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Warmest

Cabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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