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Weather & Climate in Sibayo, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sibayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,523 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,523 ft (3,817 m)
Area787.0 sq mi (2,038.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4866°N, 71.4574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 80.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

707 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 141 km 236 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 139 km 128 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 64 km 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 71 km 136 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 76 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 119 km 199 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 111 km 110 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 36 km 7 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 128 km 200 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 108 km 126 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 122 km 180 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 115 km 33 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 136 km 210 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 127 km 121 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 39 km 33 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 131 km 212 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 117 km 121 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 110 km 184 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 91 km 144 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 144 km 26 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 54 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 79 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 82 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 94 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 141 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
June 35°F (1°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
August 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
September 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Sibayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 35°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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