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Weather & Climate in Antabamba, Peru

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

Antabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 177.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,463 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average36.9°F
32% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,463 ft (3,494 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3606°N, 72.8756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 177.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 79 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 144 km 101 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 110 km 111 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 117 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 92 km 92 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 145 km 121 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 24 km 33 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 129 km 97 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 85 km 26 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 136 km 98 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 32 km 91 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 140 km 112 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 116 km 96 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 99 km 107 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 92 km 114 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 23 km 33 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 61 km 10 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 127 km 109 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 26 km 87 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 52 km 96 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 132 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 166 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 182 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 7.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 7.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in Warmest

Antabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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