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Weather & Climate in Andas, Peru

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

Andas 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 11,821 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

Elevation11,821 ft (3,603 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6256°N, 75.1092°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 83.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 103 km 33 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 117 km 32 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 76 km 33 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 92 km 104 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 119 km 33 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 106 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 104 km 54 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 147 km 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 133 km 126 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 107 km 101 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 144 km 130 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 79 km 116 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 105 km 33 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 100 km 33 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 19 km 14 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 140 km 126 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 64 km 90 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 62 km 101 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 103 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 120 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) 5.6 in
February 53°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Andas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 41°F in July to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.7").

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