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Weather & Climate in Cabanilla, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cabanilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,740 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,740 ft (3,883 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6203°N, 70.3458°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
470 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 80 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 103 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 106 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 126 km | 136 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 65 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 56 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 42 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 121 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 113 km | 255 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 96 km | 212 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 57 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 117 km | 241 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 40 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 130 km | 190 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 70 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 34 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 150 km | 202 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 122 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 156 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 175 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 192 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Cabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.1").