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Omate, Peru

Moquegua Department · Peru

Omate is a small town in Moquegua Department, Peru with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,680 ft (2,036 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,680 ft Elevation 2,036 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
31.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Omate

Omate is a town in Southern Peru, capital of the province General Sánchez Cerro in the region Moquegua.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain31.2 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation6,680 ft (2,036 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,680 ft (2,036 m)
Coordinates-16.6833°, -70.9833°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceMoquegua Department
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation31.2 inches (793 mm)
Annual Snowfall142.4 inches (362 cm)

About Omate

Omate is a small town in Peru (Moquegua Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,680 feet (2,036 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Omate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 142.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,680 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Peru avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,680 ft (2,036 m)
Area781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6833°N, 70.9833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below Peru avg
Snowfall 142.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 36 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 138 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 77 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 113 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 140 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 111 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 149 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 129 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 134 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 62 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 133 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 131 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 132 km
Jun 25, 2001 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru M5.5 104 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 144 km
Jun 27, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.5 146 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 78 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 148 km
Feb 7, 2007 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 133 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 146 km
1715 PERU Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 17 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 75 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 80 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 101 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 137 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 155 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Warmest

Omate has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 31°F in January to 54°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Omate

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 43074
Institución Educativa No. 43165
Institución Educativa Omate
Omate
Institución Educativa No. 43073
Institución Educativa No. 43070
Institución Educativa Mariscal Domingo Nieto
Institución Educativa No. 43133
Institución Educativa 43072 Alfredo Rodríguez Rodríguez
Institución Educativa No. 43071
Institución Educativa No. 43055
Institución Educativa 43052 Inmaculada Concepción
Institución Educativa No. 43057
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Clinics in Omate

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Omate

Airports Near Omate

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rodríguez Ballón International AirportAQPLarge Airport
Cesar Torke Podesta AirportSmall Airport
Cuajone Botiflaca AirportSmall Airport
Toquepala AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Omate

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Lino

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
2,166 m (7,107 ft)

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in Omate?

Omate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.2 inches, with 142.4 inches of snow.

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