Nuevo Horizonte, Peru

Full City Profile

555 Population 2/sq mi density

4,081 ft Elevation 1,244 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Nuevo Horizonte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 178.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)

Annual Average	36.3°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days	342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Area	357.0 sq mi (924.6 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.8363°N, 78.5265°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.5"

370% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.17"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

May 30, 1990	6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M6.6	145 km
May 19, 2010	83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M6.0	138 km
Apr 5, 1991	20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.5	131 km
Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	142 km
Jun 6, 1990	9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru	M5.3	149 km
Feb 9, 2021	61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.1	140 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	96 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	112 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	62 km
Apr 5, 1991	22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M5.0	145 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	108 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	101 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	85 km
Dec 27, 1996	17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	133 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	97 km
Jan 7, 1997	20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.9	140 km
Feb 14, 2000	38 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.8	138 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	102 km
Apr 5, 1991	51 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru	M4.8	127 km
Nov 21, 1993	87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M4.8	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
February	69°F (20°C)	3.0 in
March	69°F (20°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
April	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	2.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in
July	35°F (2°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
September	67°F (20°C)	2.2 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in
November	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in
December	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in

Nuevo Horizonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.4").

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