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Weather & Climate in La Merced, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 109.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.0615°N, 75.3351°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
259 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 | 146 km | 106 km |
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 92 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 85 km | 126 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 54 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 78 km | 101 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 106 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 150 km | 103 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 126 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 101 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 99 km | 51 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 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and June the driest (2.1").