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Weather & Climate in Lahuaytambo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lahuaytambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (31°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,062 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 88.5°F |
| 64% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,062 ft (3,067 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1000°N, 76.4000°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 145 km | 39 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 52 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 76 km | 50 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 34 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 50 km |
| May 8, 2003 | 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2003 | 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru | M5.6 | 90 km | 43 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 79 km | 62 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 32 km | 96 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru | M5.6 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 104 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 28 km W of Chancay, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 71 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 40 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 60 km | 77 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 60 km | 53 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 103 km | 67 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 126 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 51 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 76 km | 116 km |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 20 km W of Chilca, Peru | M5.2 | 73 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 109 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 143 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 88 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 145 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 77 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 66 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Lahuaytambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 45°F in June to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").