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Cerrillo, Peru

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821 Population 5/sq mi density
8,986 ft Elevation 2,739 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Cerrillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,986 ft (2,739 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-7.1272°N, 78.4893°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 69 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 110 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 142 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 116 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 132 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 119 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 50 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 140 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 148 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 107 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 136 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 129 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 104 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 137 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 83 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 138 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 144 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 69 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in

Cerrillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.7").

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