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Weather & Climate in Cuyocuyo, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cuyocuyo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,243 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,243 ft (3,427 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4714°N, 69.5372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 95 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 72 km 267 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 126 km 596 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 115 km 586 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 116 km 199 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 119 km 650 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 119 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 123 km 255 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 134 km 180 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 108 km 212 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 105 km 210 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 133 km 184 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 89 km 190 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 146 km 598 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 116 km 207 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 114 km 197 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 140 km 210 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 104 km 202 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 140 km 260 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 136 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in

Cuyocuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 37°F in January to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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