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Weather & Climate in San Antonio de Cusicancha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio de Cusicancha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,142 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,142 ft (3,396 m) |
| Area | 18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5025°N, 75.2937°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
372 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Aug 15, 2007 | 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M8.0 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 125 km | 23 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 83 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 84 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 112 km | 101 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 90 km | 57 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Feb 2, 2009 | 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M6.0 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 113 km | 30 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 57 km |
| Aug 17, 2007 | 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.9 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Aug 19, 2007 | 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru | M5.7 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 85 km | 50 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru | M5.7 | 115 km | 61 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 142 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in |
San Antonio de Cusicancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 42°F in June to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").