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Weather & Climate in Conchamarca, Peru

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

Conchamarca 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. The area gets 324 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 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,123 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,123 ft (2,171 m)
Area112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0378°N, 76.2153°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 96 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 96 km 33 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 100 km 126 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 85 km 33 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 121 km 51 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 147 km 126 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 142 km 40 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 137 km 36 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 106 km 33 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 110 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 129 km 103 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 89 km 14 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 98 km 35 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 128 km 115 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 90 km 9 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 142 km 38 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 131 km 71 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 112 km 27 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 150 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 66 km 113 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 600 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in

Conchamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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