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Weather & Climate in Ahuaycha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ahuaycha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,989 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,989 ft (3,959 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.4074°N, 74.8915°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 20 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 110 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 72 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 98 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 97 km | 116 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 28 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 90 km | 84 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 66 km | 101 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 115 km | 60 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 100 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 103 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 2 km SE of Paca, Peru | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Ahuaycha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 47°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.5").