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Weather & Climate in Cachimayo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cachimayo 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 11,827 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 | 11,827 ft (3,605 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4773°N, 72.0678°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 | 43 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 144 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 40 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 91 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 144 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 86 km | 96 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 102 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 75 km | 87 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 82 km | 80 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 45 km | 38 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 91 km | 89 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 73 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 110 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in |
Cachimayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").