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Weather & Climate in Angasmarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Angasmarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,820 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,820 ft (2,993 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1333°N, 78.0667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 96 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 84 km | 117 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 68 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 60 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 89 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 67 km | 106 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 118 km | 73 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 82 km | 63 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 44 km | 48 km |
| Jun 29, 1993 | 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru | M4.7 | 140 km | 70 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 96 km | 76 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 47 km | 55 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 115 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 143 km | 125 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 121 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 143 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Angasmarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 46°F in January to 55°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.2").