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Weather & Climate in Ayacancha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ayacancha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,017 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,017 ft (3,358 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2918°N, 74.9109°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 25 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 54 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 90 km | 116 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 81 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 15 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 58 km | 101 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 108 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 106 km | 103 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 110 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Ayacancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").