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Weather & Climate in Moho, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Moho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,258 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,258 ft (4,041 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3500°N, 69.5000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 98 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 100 km 267 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 137 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 107 km 199 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 86 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 32 km 255 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 62 km 241 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 125 km 212 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 84 km 210 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 103 km 184 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 136 km 190 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 110 km 207 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 105 km 210 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 44 km 260 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 92 km 33 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 105 km 201 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 102 km 203 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 148 km 33 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 85 km 220 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 63 km 246 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 7.2 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in

Moho has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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