La Oroya, Peru

Full City Profile

33,345 Population 132/sq mi density

12,352 ft Elevation 3,765 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 5°C

La Oroya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	40.3°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,352 ft (3,765 m)
Area	252.1 sq mi (653.0 km²)
Population Density	132/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.5189°N, 75.8994°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 126.6"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 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	70 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	83 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	97 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	125 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	135 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	142 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	69 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	144 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	83 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	62 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	132 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	147 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	84 km
Jun 16, 1992	21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.2	142 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	108 km
May 7, 1997	1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	117 km
Feb 21, 2006	32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	120 km
Apr 3, 2024	22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.0	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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	81 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	141 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	146 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	131 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	146 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.5 in
February	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	44°F (6°C)	0.9 in
June	42°F (5°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
August	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
September	43°F (6°C)	1.7 in
October	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in
December	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in

La Oroya has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 39°F in July to 46°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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