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Weather & Climate in Moquegua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moquegua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 91°F (33°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 93°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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,741 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 90.6°F |
| 68% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,741 ft (1,445 m) |
| Area | 2,312.1 sq mi (5,988.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.1975°N, 70.9359°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
777 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 7, 2001 | 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M7.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 81 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 97 km | 24 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 145 km | 148 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 104 km | 37 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 130 km | 136 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 65 km | 104 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 119 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 73 km | 57 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 28 km | 32 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 103 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 103 km | 116 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 73 km W of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 108 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 76 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 63 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 66 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 79 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 182 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in |
Moquegua has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 62°F in June to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.4") and April the driest (0.0").