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Weather & Climate in Mancos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mancos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,238 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,238 ft (2,511 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1911°N, 77.7133°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 119 km | 63 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 150 km | 59 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 43 km | 117 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 65 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 48 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 126 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 55 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 64 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 23 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 141 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 76 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 132 km | 106 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 13 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 119 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in |
Mancos has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.1").