Has snow ever fallen in Machu Picchu, Peru?

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Has snow ever fallen in Machu Picchu, Peru?

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Last updated May 26 2021.

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The site of Machu Picchu has a relatively mild climate in spite of its altitude, and rain seems to be more likely than snow:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu#Geography

Response last updated by gtho4 on May 26 2021.
Aug 26 2016, 7:53 AM

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Based on the elevation 9060ft, the likelyhood of snow ever having fallen on this mountain-top is great.

Mar 03 2006, 4:43 PM

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I found this site earlier but held off posting it on the assumption that someone would provide factual information. Whether snow falls directly on Machu Picchu I can't say, but it appears that it can fall on the Inca Trail leading to the site -- and in August.

[dukemagazine.duke.edu/dukemag/issues/030405/depreg3.html] Link no longer exists

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yes it has on one freak day during the civilization 6 inches of snow fell, leaving the citizens wondering if it was sent from their gods...

Mar 05 2006, 11:09 AM

Has snow ever fallen in Machu Picchu, Peru?

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