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Weather & Climate in Andamarca, Peru

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

Andamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 83.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,593 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,593 ft (4,143 m)
Area1,986.1 sq mi (5,144.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7283°N, 74.8022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 83.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 93 km 33 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 115 km 32 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 59 km 33 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 85 km 104 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 147 km 33 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 73 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 70 km 54 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 146 km 130 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 109 km 101 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 48 km 14 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 130 km 126 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 94 km 33 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 104 km 116 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 103 km 33 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 145 km 72 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 77 km 101 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 49 km 90 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 112 km 33 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 144 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 142 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in

Andamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 41°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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