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Weather & Climate in Anta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Anta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,257 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,257 ft (3,431 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4706°N, 72.1483°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 41 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 150 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 37 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 99 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 100 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 69 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 91 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 52 km | 38 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 77 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 85 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Anta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in June to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").