La Esperanza, Peru

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179 Population 4/sq mi density

5,607 ft Elevation 1,709 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,607 ft (1,709 m)
Area	42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-6.5927°N, 78.8954°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	136 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	124 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	137 km
Oct 16, 2016	28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M5.0	144 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	118 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	47 km
Nov 10, 1990	20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.8	136 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	129 km
Jun 27, 2007	25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru	M4.7	143 km
Nov 14, 2013	13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru	M4.7	119 km
Jan 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru	M4.7	86 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	86 km
Jul 27, 2004	26 km N of Bellavista, Peru	M4.6	133 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	89 km
Jun 10, 2000	5 km N of Pátapo, Peru	M4.6	83 km
Mar 16, 2008	1 km NE of Motupe, Peru	M4.6	103 km
Jun 13, 2003	14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru	M4.6	91 km
May 12, 2015	11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru	M4.5	143 km
Dec 16, 1995	9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru	M4.5	116 km
Dec 1, 1998	14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru	M4.5	47 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
March	64°F (18°C)	5.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.0 in
July	62°F (16°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
December	64°F (18°C)	2.0 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 59°F in January to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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