La Merced, Peru

Full City Profile

647 Population 8/sq mi density

9,409 ft Elevation 2,868 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 5°C

La Merced has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)

Annual Average	41.5°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,409 ft (2,868 m)
Area	86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.7882°N, 74.3590°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"

70% above US avg

Snowfall 35.7"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 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	127 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	86 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	121 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	69 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	136 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	120 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	55 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	35 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	137 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	37 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	90 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	108 km
Aug 17, 1995	54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru	M5.1	145 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	84 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	52 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	114 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	145 km
May 13, 2019	16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.0	139 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	107 km
Jun 1, 2016	20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru	M4.9	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
March	57°F (14°C)	4.8 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
May	56°F (13°C)	1.0 in
June	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
August	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
October	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
November	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
December	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in

La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 41°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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