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La Merced, Peru
Full City Profile
307
Population
2/sq mi density
12,205 ft
Elevation
3,720 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
La Merced experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,205 ft (3,720 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7354°N, 77.6165°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").