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Weather & Climate in Lamay, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lamay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,190 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,190 ft (3,106 m) |
| Area | 155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3646°N, 71.9205°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 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 | 41 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 146 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 60 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 96 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 49 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 95 km | 87 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 102 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 112 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 50 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Lamay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").