Vista Alegre, Peru

Full City Profile

707 Population 5/sq mi density

9,993 ft Elevation 3,046 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Vista Alegre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,993 ft (3,046 m)
Area	151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.3564°N, 78.5495°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"

186% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.49"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	74 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	94 km
Aug 8, 2002	13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.9	135 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	136 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	116 km
Mar 20, 2003	42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.8	143 km
Aug 25, 2009	23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru	M4.7	113 km
May 7, 2015	5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru	M4.7	120 km
Jan 12, 2008	9 km SSE of Saña, Peru	M4.7	118 km
May 8, 2002	27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.6	150 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	73 km
Apr 7, 2013	37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru	M4.6	135 km
Jun 10, 2000	5 km N of Pátapo, Peru	M4.6	142 km
Apr 14, 2012	12 km WSW of Moche, Peru	M4.6	115 km
Mar 1, 2008	8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru	M4.6	96 km
Jan 27, 2007	8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru	M4.6	122 km
Nov 9, 1994	17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru	M4.5	90 km
Dec 1, 1998	14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru	M4.5	109 km
Mar 4, 1991	13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru	M4.5	128 km
Sep 12, 2024	9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru	M4.5	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
June	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
July	54°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
August	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
December	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in

Vista Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 52°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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