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Weather & Climate in El Prado, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Prado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 172.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,491 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,491 ft (2,893 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.0337°N, 79.0111°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 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 | 127 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 75 km | 64 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 68 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 81 km | 41 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 54 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 54 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 61 km | 71 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 100 km | 125 km |
| Jan 16, 2016 | 60 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M4.6 | 134 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 101 km | 64 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 126 km | 73 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 134 km | 71 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 126 km | 74 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru | M4.4 | 92 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
El Prado has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in August to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").