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Weather & Climate in Mollepata, Peru

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

Mollepata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,347 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,347 ft (2,849 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5086°N, 72.5281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 58 km 105 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 42 km 92 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 85 km 33 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 81 km 91 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 148 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 128 km 114 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 92 km 33 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 77 km 87 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 121 km 94 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 50 km 96 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 112 km 70 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 132 km 93 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 146 km 10 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 69 km 91 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 7 km 10 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 43 km 87 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 60 km 80 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 59 km 89 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 84 km 38 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 137 km 79 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 6.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in

Mollepata has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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