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Weather & Climate in San Pedro De Cachora, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pedro De Cachora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,897 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,897 ft (2,407 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.6333°N, 72.8833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 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 | 95 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 130 km | 101 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 69 km | 92 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 73 km | 91 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 96 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 114 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 82 km | 94 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 61 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 36 km | 96 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 92 km | 93 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 79 km | 70 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 52 km | 91 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 40 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 79 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 58 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in |
San Pedro De Cachora has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in January to 55°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.9") and June the driest (0.6").