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Weather & Climate in Sitabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sitabamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,138 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,138 ft (3,090 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.0233°N, 77.7316°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 83 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 87 km | 117 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 108 km | 29 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 105 km | 106 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 127 km | 77 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 150 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 5 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 51 km | 63 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 75 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 60 km | 67 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 138 km | 125 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 38 km N of Tocache, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 142 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 26 km | 55 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 135 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru | M4.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.5 | 124 km | 104 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 27 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Sitabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.6").