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Cusco, Peru

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772 Population 6/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Cusco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area130.4 sq mi (337.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.2556°N, 76.4756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.9"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 114 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 135 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 132 km
Aug 27, 2010 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru M5.3 148 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 41 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 149 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 141 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 32 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 107 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 49 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 142 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 91 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 150 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 147 km
Feb 19, 2024 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru M5.1 93 km
Oct 13, 2011 37 km SE of Navarro, Peru M5.1 125 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 93 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 144 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 146 km
Sep 26, 2013 40 km NNE of Tabalosos, Peru M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in

Cusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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