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Weather & Climate in Lucma, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lucma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,428 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,428 ft (2,569 m) |
| Area | 187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0527°N, 72.9371°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 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 | 82 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 110 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 94 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 99 km | 96 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 72 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 130 km | 49 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 70 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 91 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 99 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 60 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in |
Lucma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 51°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.6").