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Weather & Climate in El Mantaro, Peru

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

El Mantaro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,889 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,889 ft (3,319 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates-11.8220°N, 75.3914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 125 km 106 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 140 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 113 km 33 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 129 km 33 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 78 km 104 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 129 km 96 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 124 km 77 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 124 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 134 km 54 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 141 km 101 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 126 km 126 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 141 km 33 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 41 km 116 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 137 km 33 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 49 km 14 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 134 km 33 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 67 km 90 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 31 km 101 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 141 km 33 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 120 km 103 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 600 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
August 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in

El Mantaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 39°F in January to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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