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Ollantaytambo, Peru

Full City Profile

2,000 Population 29/sq mi density
9,354 ft Elevation 2,851 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Ollantaytambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,354 ft (2,851 m)
Area69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2572°N, 72.2631°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 19 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 138 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 59 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 120 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 115 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 147 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 127 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 89 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 114 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 124 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 80 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 107 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 41 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 128 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 74 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 78 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 93 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 96 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 124 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in

Ollantaytambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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