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Weather & Climate in Ollantaytambo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ollantaytambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,354 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,354 ft (2,851 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.2572°N, 72.2631°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 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 | 19 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 115 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 89 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 114 km | 87 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 124 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 78 km | 38 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 93 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 96 km | 89 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Ollantaytambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.2").