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Weather & Climate in Miraflores, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miraflores experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,031 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,031 ft (3,667 m) |
| Area | 43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4940°N, 76.8187°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 117 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 117 km | 128 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 94 km | 126 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 115 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Jun 26, 2008 | central Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 27 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 74 km | 113 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 84 km | 120 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 96 km | 118 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M4.8 | 147 km | 108 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 139 km | 53 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Miraflores has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 45°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.7").