El Descanso, Peru

Full City Profile

1,434 Population 4/sq mi density

13,074 ft Elevation 3,985 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

El Descanso has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	40.6°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,074 ft (3,985 m)
Area	337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.5344°N, 71.3069°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 52.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 10, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	117 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	126 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	108 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	105 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	135 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	133 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	58 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	2 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	123 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	132 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	91 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	102 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	123 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	83 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	27 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	105 km
Aug 15, 2016	11 km SW of Tapay, Peru	M5.5	146 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (40 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	40 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	148 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	151 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	169 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
February	45°F (7°C)	6.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	6.0 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.3 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	37°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	40°F (5°C)	0.2 in
August	38°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in	Warmest

El Descanso has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 37°F in June to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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