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Lajas, Peru

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7,982 ft Elevation 2,433 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Lajas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,982 ft (2,433 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5603°N, 78.7347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 M6.0 124 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 135 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 134 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 133 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 61 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 135 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 103 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 96 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 107 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 101 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 74 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 117 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 108 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 127 km
Sep 10, 1999 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.5 132 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 109 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 31 km
May 12, 2015 11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru M4.5 149 km
Jan 13, 2014 35 km N of La Peca, Peru M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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