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Weather & Climate in La Planchada, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Planchada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°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 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4007°N, 73.2224°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
834 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 66 km | 87 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 44 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 104 km | 110 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.1 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 121 km | 111 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 99 km | 121 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 113 km | 121 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 26 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 41 km | 29 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 111 km | 97 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 108 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 50 km | 56 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 47 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 133 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 145 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
La Planchada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and March the driest (0.0").