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El Rosario, Peru

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311 Population 5/sq mi density
13,028 ft Elevation 3,971 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
El Rosario has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,028 ft (3,971 m)
Area67.9 sq mi (175.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7851°N, 75.6748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 94 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 139 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 98 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 99 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 122 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 107 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 146 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 106 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 69 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 29 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 45 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 146 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 138 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 96 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 122 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 137 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 138 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 105 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 58 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 118 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 39°F in January to 47°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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