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Weather & Climate in Urubamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urubamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,432 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,432 ft (2,875 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3047°N, 72.1158°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 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 | 23 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 56 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 117 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 95 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 87 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 49 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 85 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 91 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 95 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 101 km | 89 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 64 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 73 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Urubamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.3").