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Weather & Climate in Compín, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Compín 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,967 ft (1,514 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6987°N, 78.6258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 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 93 km 130 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 150 km 22 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 146 km 58 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 83 km 64 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 138 km 73 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 142 km 68 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 145 km 48 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 133 km 54 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 78 km 106 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 96 km 77 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 132 km 60 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 116 km 54 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 135 km 47 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 119 km 70 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 119 km 63 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 129 km 71 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 133 km 48 km
Apr 24, 2021 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 136 km 57 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 109 km 48 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 150 km 73 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
March 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Compín has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 52°F in January to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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