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Weather & Climate in Cusco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cusco 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 10,866 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 | 10,866 ft (3,312 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5319°N, 71.9670°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 53 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 133 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 43 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 135 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 105 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 115 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 109 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 92 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 67 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 34 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 97 km | 89 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 85 km | 80 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 140 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Cusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").