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Weather & Climate in Cuenca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuenca 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 11,158 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 | 11,158 ft (3,401 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.4332°N, 75.0387°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 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 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 4 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 128 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 124 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 72 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 116 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 81 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 109 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 35 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 55 km | 101 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 101 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 130 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 108 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 96 km | 100 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 103 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 2 km SE of Paca, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Cuenca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 47°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").