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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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,119 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,119 ft (2,170 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6406°N, 78.5513°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 83 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 90 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 73 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 60 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 85 km | 106 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 104 km | 77 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 126 km | 54 km |
| Oct 3, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 145 km | 47 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 132 km | 71 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 129 km | 70 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 110 km | 63 km |
| May 25, 2019 | 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.7 | 143 km | 48 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 104 km | 48 km |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.7 | 146 km | 57 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 92 km | 76 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 121 km | 74 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 90 km | 71 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 85 km | 55 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 131 km | 75 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in |
Lucma has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").