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Weather & Climate in Longotea, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longotea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,885 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,885 ft (2,708 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.0667°N, 77.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 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 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 144 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 25 km | 130 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 120 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 61 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 62 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 31 km |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 2 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km N of Rioja, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 38 km |
| Apr 9, 2008 | 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru | M4.7 | 147 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in |
Longotea has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.0").