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Weather & Climate in Sihuayro, Peru

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

Sihuayro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,848 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,848 ft (3,916 m)
Area278.1 sq mi (720.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-16.2566°N, 69.3788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 144 km 128 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 138 km 148 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 149 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 79 km 255 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 93 km 146 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 44 km 241 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 141 km 116 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 124 km 176 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 141 km 33 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 123 km 140 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 134 km 10 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 60 km 260 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 57 km 153 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 22 km 220 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 17 km 189 km
Nov 13, 1993 2 km N of Chojata, Peru M5.3 145 km 123 km
Mar 4, 1998 60 km E of Estique, Peru M5.3 142 km 132 km
Feb 2, 2006 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru M5.3 109 km 40 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 95 km 33 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 64 km 264 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 135 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 136 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 162 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
September 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in

Sihuayro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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