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Weather & Climate in Layo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Layo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 262.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,074 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,074 ft (3,985 m) |
| Area | 251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4936°N, 71.1550°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
398 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 | 104 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 110 km | 267 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 101 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 98 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 125 km | 200 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 43 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 15 km | 126 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 120 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 77 km | 212 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 92 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 85 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 115 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 94 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 66 km | 197 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 43 km | 144 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 120 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 76 km | 202 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 96 km | 114 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 41 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 163 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 182 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 35°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Layo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 34°F in January to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.1").