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Weather & Climate in Machupicchu, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machupicchu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,182 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,182 ft (2,189 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1555°N, 72.5242°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 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 | 37 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 76 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 94 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 87 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 82 km | 87 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 126 km | 34 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 80 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 38 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 96 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in |
Machupicchu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in July to 66°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.5") and June the driest (0.8").