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Weather & Climate in La Peca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Peca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,943 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 83.4 sq mi (216.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.6111°N, 78.4350°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 141 km | 24 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 115 km | 132 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 50 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 69 km | 49 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2023 | northern Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 51 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 75 km | 32 km |
| Jan 7, 1997 | 20 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2000 | 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2016 | 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M4.9 | 145 km | 39 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 125 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
La Peca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.3").