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Weather & Climate in Musga, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Musga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,836 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,836 ft (2,998 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9063°N, 77.3389°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 43 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 100 km | 126 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 37 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 125 km | 118 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 53 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 129 km | 120 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 128 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 147 km | 63 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 130 km | 92 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 150 km | 43 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 107 km | 48 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 73 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 135 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 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in |
Musga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").