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Weather & Climate in Las Palmas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,583 ft (1,092 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3841°N, 76.0051°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru | M6.0 | 118 km | 129 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.8 | 150 km | 124 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 27 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 34 km |
| Aug 6, 2001 | 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru | M5.4 | 145 km | 137 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 103 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 126 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 126 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 69 km | 40 km |
| Mar 13, 2018 | 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 36 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 34 km E of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.1 | 150 km | 72 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 52 km | 115 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 11.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in |
Las Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and August the driest (3.6").