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Weather & Climate in La Cuesta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cuesta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,096 feet.
Temperature
85°F Jan (29°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 85.6°F |
| 59% above US avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,096 ft (2,163 m) |
| Area | 197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9189°N, 78.7050°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 114 km | 130 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2021 | 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 117 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.6 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2020 | 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 32 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 64 km |
| Jun 24, 2022 | near the coast of northern Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 73 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 66 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 116 km | 68 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 55 km | 106 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.9 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.9 | 106 km | 60 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 70 km | 77 km |
| May 15, 2012 | 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru | M4.9 | 143 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 143 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
La Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in August to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").