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Weather & Climate in Vilcabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilcabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,406 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,406 ft (2,867 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7849°N, 76.1772°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 70 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 126 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 124 km | 51 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 40 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 126 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 78 km | 35 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 100 km | 115 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 71 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 115 km | 38 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 40°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.8").