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Weather & Climate in Lajas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lajas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 58°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 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,982 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,982 ft (2,433 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5603°N, 78.7347°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 124 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 44 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 61 km | 41 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 103 km | 71 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 107 km | 56 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 74 km | 125 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 117 km | 73 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 108 km | 64 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 127 km | 65 km |
| Sep 10, 1999 | 32 km NW of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M4.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 16, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 31 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 11 km SSW of Sondorillo, Peru | M4.5 | 149 km | 88 km |
| Jan 13, 2014 | 35 km N of La Peca, Peru | M4.5 | 144 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in |
Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.1").