Sicaya, Peru

Full City Profile

6,842 Population 409/sq mi density

12,444 ft Elevation 3,793 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Sicaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	39.9°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,444 ft (3,793 m)
Area	16.7 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Population Density	409/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.0152°N, 75.2801°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 51.7"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	142 km
Feb 19, 1998	23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.9	148 km
Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	117 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	142 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	54 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	119 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	107 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	126 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	64 km
Mar 10, 1998	33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	46 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	46 km
Jun 16, 1992	21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.2	150 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	150 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	16 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	145 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	141 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	144 km
Oct 18, 1994	1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.0	141 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
March	53°F (11°C)	4.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
August	51°F (11°C)	0.6 in
September	53°F (11°C)	1.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in

Sicaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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