Weather & Climate in Carmen Alto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmen Alto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,482 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,482 ft (2,890 m) |
| Area | 1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1822°S, 74.2247°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 84 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 81 km | 107 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 96 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 119 km | 96 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 47 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 39 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 131 km | 94 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 93 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 86 km | 109 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 27 km | 84 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 62 km | 60 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 64 km | 79 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 80 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 96 km | 83 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 93 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in |
Carmen Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.2").