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Weather & Climate in El Triunfo ( El Cruce), Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Triunfo ( El Cruce) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,918 ft (1,499 m) |
| Area | 343.8 sq mi (890.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4932°N, 71.8531°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
873 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 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 123 km | 128 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 88 km | 87 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 58 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 64 km | 136 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 91 km | 110 km |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 121 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 121 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2021 | 78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru | M5.5 | 140 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 80 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 108 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 130 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 169 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
El Triunfo ( El Cruce) has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.0").