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Weather & Climate in Lluchubamba, Peru

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

Lluchubamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,548 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-7.5217°N, 77.9708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 27 km 130 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 145 km 117 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 140 km 61 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 136 km 62 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 120 km 106 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 143 km 77 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 63 km 48 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 47 km 63 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 121 km 67 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 77 km 125 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 141 km 76 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 36 km 55 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 148 km 71 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 65 km 10 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 141 km 33 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 39 km 33 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 68 km 53 km
Jan 7, 2016 20 km NW of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 143 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 117 km 45 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 100 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in

Lluchubamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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