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Vilcabamba, Peru

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914 Population 18/sq mi density
9,406 ft Elevation 2,867 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Vilcabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,406 ft (2,867 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7849°N, 76.1772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M5.1 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 70 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 116 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 149 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 98 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 127 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 145 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 124 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 116 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 121 km
May 22, 2025 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 148 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 78 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 98 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 100 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 125 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 122 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 145 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 147 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 115 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
August 53°F (11°C) 1.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in

Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.8").

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