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Weather & Climate in El Algarrobal, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Algarrobal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 114.1 sq mi (295.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6228°N, 71.2678°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
750 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 7, 2001 | 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M7.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 138 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 43 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 90 km | 37 km |
| Feb 10, 1990 | 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.9 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 90 km | 104 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 125 km | 80 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 32 km | 57 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 138 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 59 km | 27 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 81 km | 32 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 59 km | 35 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 73 km W of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.5 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 88 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru | M5.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 18.0 m | 25,000 | 112 km |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 45 km |
| 1868 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 116 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 121 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 124 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in |
El Algarrobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").