San Antonio de Rancas, Peru

Full City Profile

1,193 Population 12/sq mi density

14,232 ft Elevation 4,338 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

San Antonio de Rancas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. The area receives 133.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	44.7°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,232 ft (4,338 m)
Area	99.5 sq mi (257.6 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.6872°N, 76.2490°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 133.0"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	112 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	67 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	136 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	88 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	31 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Jun 16, 1992	21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Apr 6, 1996	52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.2	135 km
May 7, 1997	1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	92 km
Feb 21, 2006	32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	99 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	97 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	105 km
Mar 13, 2018	56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Jan 28, 1999	37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.0	148 km
Apr 3, 2024	22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.0	91 km
Oct 18, 1994	1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.0	108 km
Jan 22, 2018	41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.0	146 km
Apr 19, 2025	23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru	M4.9	138 km
Dec 31, 2012	16 km W of Sayán, Peru	M4.9	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
March	44°F (7°C)	6.2 in
April	44°F (6°C)	3.6 in
May	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
August	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
September	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
October	44°F (6°C)	4.1 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.1 in	Warmest

San Antonio de Rancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 34°F in January to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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