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Ulcumayo, Peru

Full City Profile

668 Population 6/sq mi density
13,136 ft Elevation 4,004 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Ulcumayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 30°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 30°F Jul (-1°C)
Annual Average32.1°F
41% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average30°F (-1°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,136 ft (4,004 m)
Area104.8 sq mi (271.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9675°N, 75.8778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 104 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 126 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 41 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 132 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 78 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 25 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 140 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 148 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 97 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 121 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 119 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 112 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 136 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 89 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 69 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 133 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 67 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 71 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 46°F (8°C) 6.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Ulcumayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 30°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.6").

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