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Weather & Climate in Olleros, Peru

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

Olleros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,162 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,162 ft (3,707 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.6668°N, 77.4656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 143 km 45 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 142 km 47 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 121 km 59 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 100 km 117 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 142 km 63 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 145 km 36 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 122 km 51 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 118 km 48 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 145 km 48 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 84 km 65 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 142 km 55 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 105 km 53 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 136 km 48 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 129 km 73 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 79 km 29 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 117 km 53 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 141 km 76 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 62 km 15 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 120 km 68 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 147 km 113 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 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Olleros has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 42°F in June to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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