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Weather & Climate in Pisac, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pisac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,744 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,744 ft (2,970 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4225°N, 71.8467°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 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 | 51 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 61 km | 92 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 123 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 129 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 96 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 146 km | 49 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 67 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 91 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 28 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 42 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Pisac has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").