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Weather & Climate in Sacsamarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sacsamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,391 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
42°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,391 ft (3,472 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.9428°N, 74.3126°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 108 km | 101 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 145 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 133 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 5 km | 101 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 114 km | 31 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 141 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 93 km | 101 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru | M5.7 | 130 km | 61 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru | M5.7 | 149 km | 40 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 17 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.5 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 50 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 18 km | 101 km |
| May 27, 2022 | 14 km SE of Santiago, Peru | M5.5 | 146 km | 43 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 93 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 131 km | 72 km |
| Aug 3, 2009 | 27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 45 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 22 km NW of Pullo, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 93 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
Sacsamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 42°F in July to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.1").