Río Blanco, Peru

Full City Profile

307 Population 2/sq mi density

6,677 ft Elevation 2,035 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Río Blanco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,677 ft (2,035 m)
Area	168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-13.4349°N, 73.8224°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 7.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.57"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	132 km
May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	79 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	84 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	88 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	95 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	130 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	130 km
Jan 13, 1998	11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru	M5.3	83 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	74 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	85 km
Oct 15, 2002	7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru	M5.3	142 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	117 km
Apr 13, 2020	7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru	M5.2	113 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	79 km
Jul 27, 1997	0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru	M5.2	77 km
Aug 10, 1994	central Peru	M5.1	139 km
May 2, 2024	28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	78 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	125 km
Dec 26, 1999	11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru	M5.1	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	6.4 in
February	55°F (13°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
March	55°F (13°C)	6.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
June	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
November	56°F (14°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
December	56°F (13°C)	4.0 in

Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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