El Pedregal, Peru

Full City Profile

20,063 Population 22/sq mi density

4,593 ft Elevation 1,400 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

El Pedregal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Area	911.4 sq mi (2,360.5 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.3631°N, 72.1921°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"

93% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

916 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001	51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M7.6	132 km
Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	60 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	88 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	63 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	59 km
Jun 23, 2001	56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.1	103 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	92 km
Jun 3, 2003	81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru	M6.0	129 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	140 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	101 km
Jun 23, 2001	44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru	M5.8	115 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	85 km
Aug 3, 2000	59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.8	149 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	118 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	90 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	140 km
Aug 11, 2017	18 km ESE of Atico, Peru	M5.6	137 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Feb 28, 2021	78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru	M5.5	140 km
May 14, 2013	25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (60 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	60 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	73 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	73 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	106 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	146 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
February	69°F (21°C)	0.1 in
March	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in
April	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
August	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
September	65°F (19°C)	0.0 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	68°F (20°C)	0.0 in

El Pedregal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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