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Weather & Climate in Magdalena, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magdalena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 108.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,646 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,646 ft (1,416 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2506°N, 78.6593°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 85 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 87 km | 64 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 77 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 128 km | 106 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.8 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 128 km | 63 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 103 km | 71 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 113 km | 55 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 120 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 74 km | 125 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 130 km | 76 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 132 km | 74 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Mar 4, 1991 | 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru | M4.5 | 128 km | 53 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 52°F in January to 58°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.3").