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Weather & Climate in Andahua, Peru

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

Andahua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,745 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,745 ft (3,580 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4995°N, 72.3572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 151.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

701 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 133 km 87 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 123 km 136 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 85 km 123 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 42 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 68 km 7 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 67 km 111 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 142 km 33 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 24 km 121 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 58 km 33 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 37 km 121 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 24 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 149 km 56 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 111 km 97 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 60 km 26 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 129 km 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 144 km 91 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 149 km 41 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 75 km 98 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 106 km 105 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 41 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 9 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 44 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 62 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 117 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in
August 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Warmest

Andahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 35°F in January to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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