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Weather & Climate in La Merced, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Merced experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,205 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,205 ft (3,720 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7354°N, 77.6165°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Sep 23, 1995 | 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru | M6.5 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 125 km | 45 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 124 km | 47 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 126 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 117 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 36 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 105 km | 51 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 48 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 65 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 88 km | 53 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 118 km | 48 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 128 km | 76 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 66 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 51 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 41°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").