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Vilcabamba, Peru

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991 Population 7/sq mi density
9,098 ft Elevation 2,773 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Vilcabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,098 ft (2,773 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0778°N, 72.6251°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

318 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 M7.0 118 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 117 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 146 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 142 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 21 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 51 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 116 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 137 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 17 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 143 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 99 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 82 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 128 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 28 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 148 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 21 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 16 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 91 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 67 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 138 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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