Laraos, Peru

Full City Profile

530 Population 46/sq mi density

11,506 ft Elevation 3,507 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Laraos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,506 ft (3,507 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3479°N, 75.7867°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	145 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	112 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	109 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	143 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	120 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	117 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	126 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	101 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	79 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	53 km
Jun 15, 2009	11 km N of San Clemente, Peru	M5.4	140 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	118 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	36 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	122 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	125 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	92 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	100 km
Aug 16, 2007	15 km NE of Humay, Peru	M5.2	143 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	50 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	145 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	148 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	145 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	137 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	145 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	150 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
March	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	41°F (5°C)	0.5 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
October	42°F (5°C)	2.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	42°F (6°C)	4.0 in

Laraos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 39°F in January to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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