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Weather & Climate in Conchucos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Conchucos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,247 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,247 ft (3,428 m) |
| Area | 540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.2686°N, 77.8523°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 109 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 61 km | 117 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 83 km | 29 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 85 km | 106 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 104 km | 77 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 121 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 34 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 81 km | 63 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 52 km | 55 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 124 km | 79 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 115 km | 75 km |
| Jun 20, 2018 | 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 147 km | 67 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 116 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 41 km | 67 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 139 km | 71 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.5 | 95 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 115 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in |
Conchucos has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.2").