Morococha, Peru

Full City Profile

7,890 Population 54/sq mi density

13,077 ft Elevation 3,986 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Morococha 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	13,077 ft (3,986 m)
Area	146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.5878°N, 76.0632°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 126.6"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	51 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	144 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	64 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	111 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	114 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	125 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	124 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	74 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	148 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	137 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	102 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	64 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	139 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	132 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	91 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	142 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	143 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	72 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	132 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	122 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	126 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	112 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	126 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.3 in
February	42°F (5°C)	6.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	42°F (5°C)	6.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.1 in
May	39°F (4°C)	1.0 in
June	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in
July	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in	Driest
August	37°F (3°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
September	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
October	40°F (4°C)	3.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in

Morococha has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 37°F in August to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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