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Weather & Climate in Andaray, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andaray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,957 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,957 ft (3,035 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7967°N, 72.8606°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
844 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 98 km | 87 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 125 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 108 km | 44 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 121 km | 123 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 49 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 51 km | 111 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 40 km | 121 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 27 km | 121 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 86 km | 56 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 26 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 107 km | 29 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 48 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 71 km | 97 km |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 59 km SW of Atico, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru | M5.6 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Dec 24, 2009 | 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 71 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 78 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Andaray has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 49°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").