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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,428 ft (2,569 m) |
| Area | 187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0527°S, 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").