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Weather & Climate in Ayacucho, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ayacucho has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,203 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,203 ft (2,805 m) |
| Area | 1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1638°N, 74.2235°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 86 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 83 km | 107 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 98 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 121 km | 96 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 45 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 39 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 94 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 93 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 133 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 27 km | 84 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 60 km | 60 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 65 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 100 km | 80 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 97 km | 83 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
Ayacucho has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 38°F in July to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").