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Weather & Climate in Ocros, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ocros has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,289 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,289 ft (3,136 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.3910°N, 73.9154°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 139 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 76 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 80 km | 107 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 92 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 91 km | 101 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 81 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 92 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 67 km | 72 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 123 km | 70 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 84 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 85 km | 93 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 109 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 114 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 73 km | 60 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 91 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 87 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 25 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
Ocros has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.4").