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Weather & Climate in Ananea, Peru

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

Ananea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,899 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,899 ft (4,846 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.6785°N, 69.5351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 85 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 67 km 267 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 149 km 596 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 132 km 586 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 106 km 199 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 123 km 650 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 103 km 200 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 134 km 180 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 100 km 255 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 91 km 210 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 135 km 241 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 104 km 212 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 93 km 190 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 119 km 184 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 106 km 207 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 121 km 197 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 125 km 210 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 111 km 202 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 118 km 260 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 120 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 47°F (9°C) 5.7 in

Ananea has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in January to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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