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Monterrico, Peru

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551 Population 3/sq mi density
2,156 ft Elevation 657 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Monterrico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,156 ft (657 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8248°N, 73.5920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 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 M6.1 148 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 150 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 107 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 137 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 48 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 140 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 99 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 109 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 114 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 145 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 33 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 95 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 87 km
Aug 11, 2022 24 km SE of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.8 138 km
Sep 13, 2024 28 km NW of Vilcanchos, Peru M4.8 144 km
Aug 7, 1993 59 km SSE of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M4.8 143 km
Mar 21, 2019 8 km E of Huancavelica, Peru M4.8 141 km
Aug 12, 2024 60 km ESE of Andamarca, Peru M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
November 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Monterrico has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (1.1").

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