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Weather & Climate in Abancay, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Abancay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,625 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,625 ft (2,629 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density515/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6343°N, 72.8838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 95 km 105 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 130 km 101 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 73 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 69 km 92 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 73 km 91 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 132 km 96 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 137 km 114 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 115 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 81 km 33 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 82 km 94 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 61 km 87 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 36 km 96 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 92 km 93 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 78 km 70 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 51 km 91 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 147 km 60 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 40 km 87 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 44 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 99 km 79 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 58 km 80 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 7.9 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 7.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
August 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Warmest
November 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in

Abancay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 56°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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