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Machupicchu, Peru
Full City Profile
4,446
Population
27/sq mi density
7,182 ft
Elevation
2,189 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Machupicchu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 131.8 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,182 ft (2,189 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1555°N, 72.5242°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in |
Machupicchu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (0.8").