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Weather & Climate in Miracosta, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miracosta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,905 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,905 ft (3,019 m) |
| Area | 325.1 sq mi (842.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4048°N, 79.2838°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 67 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 134 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 72 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 127 km | 44 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 115 km | 41 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 9 km | 41 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 120 km | 96 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 73 km | 71 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2000 | 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru | M4.7 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 47 km | 64 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 129 km | 65 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 55 km | 73 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 50 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in |
Miracosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.5").