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Weather & Climate in Ilabaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilabaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Area | 499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.4207°N, 70.5128°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
964 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 104 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 139 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 97 km | 148 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 102 km | 106 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 71 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 143 km | 114 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 64 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 15 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 112 km | 146 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 75 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 94 km | 119 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 56 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 34 km | 32 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 113 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 141 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 68 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 141 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 43 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 46 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 97 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 131 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 167 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Ilabaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").