Villa Rica, Peru

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7,448 Population 17/sq mi density

4,859 ft Elevation 1,481 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Villa Rica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,859 ft (1,481 m)
Area	449.8 sq mi (1,165.0 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.7394°N, 75.2697°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"

69% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.74"

Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998	23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.9	94 km
Aug 13, 2017	41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.8	77 km
Apr 9, 1991	34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.8	123 km
Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	102 km
Jul 31, 2003	91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	40 km
Jul 15, 2013	46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.4	120 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	93 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	49 km
Mar 17, 1992	61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	80 km
Oct 30, 2017	27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.4	63 km
Jul 2, 1995	44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.3	132 km
Mar 10, 1998	33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	84 km
Oct 5, 2016	23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.3	114 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	81 km
Mar 6, 1998	32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.3	73 km
Jun 7, 2005	49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru	M5.3	113 km
Jun 16, 1992	21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.2	42 km
Apr 6, 1996	52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.2	62 km
Jan 8, 2003	51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	147 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	144 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
February	67°F (20°C)	8.5 in
March	67°F (19°C)	8.3 in
April	67°F (20°C)	5.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	2.2 in	Driest
July	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
September	67°F (20°C)	4.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in
November	69°F (20°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
December	68°F (20°C)	7.9 in

Villa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (2.2").

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