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Weather & Climate in Ingata, Peru

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

Ingata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,992 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,992 ft (3,960 m)
Area19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2619°N, 71.8991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 132 km 105 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 72 km 126 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 127 km 180 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 66 km 92 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 141 km 33 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 85 km 33 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 138 km 33 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 131 km 26 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 61 km 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 77 km 91 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 142 km 197 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 149 km 112 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 147 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 77 km 111 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 136 km 107 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 82 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 37 km 114 km
Mar 25, 2022 6 km NNW of Chivay, Peru M5.3 150 km 125 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 91 km 87 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 81 km 153 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 60 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 137 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 170 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 7.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Warmest

Ingata has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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