La Esmeralda, Peru

Full City Profile

1,063 Population 5/sq mi density

9,501 ft Elevation 2,896 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

La Esmeralda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,501 ft (2,896 m)
Area	198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.6828°N, 74.5874°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	141 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	133 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	58 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	148 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	65 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	116 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	61 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	61 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	140 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	149 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	109 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	66 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	49 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	110 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	101 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	77 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	77 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	132 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	121 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in
February	54°F (12°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
March	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
June	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in

La Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 44°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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