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Weather & Climate in Lares, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lares experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,479 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,479 ft (3,194 m) |
| Area | 69.6 sq mi (180.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.1044°N, 72.0439°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 16 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 80 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 91 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 116 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 91 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 81 km | 38 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 80 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 89 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 89 km | 37 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru | M4.9 | 107 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Lares has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").