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Weather & Climate in Echarate, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Echarate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 130.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,954 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,954 ft (3,034 m) |
| Area | 187.3 sq mi (485.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.7351°N, 72.6157°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 62 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 92 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 96 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 80 km | 49 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 75 km NE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 131 km | 26 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2011 | 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.0 | 81 km | 34 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 141 km | 89 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 80 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru | M4.9 | 92 km | 43 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 87 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 92 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in |
Echarate has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in July to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (1.0").