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Weather & Climate in Cusco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cusco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 77.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 130.4 sq mi (337.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2556°N, 76.4756°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 125 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 19 km SW of Contamana, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 131 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 41 km | 135 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 32 km | 62 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 107 km | 109 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 49 km | 61 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 142 km | 43 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 126 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Chazuta, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 105 km |
| Oct 13, 2011 | 37 km SE of Navarro, Peru | M5.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 93 km | 21 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2013 | 40 km NNE of Tabalosos, Peru | M4.9 | 139 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Cusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (2.9").