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Weather & Climate in Omas, Peru

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

Omas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,308 ft (1,618 m)
Area59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5167°N, 76.2833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.95"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 103 km 39 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 100 km 106 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 130 km 57 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 122 km 21 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 143 km 30 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 126 km 49 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 52 km 50 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 128 km 11 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 99 km 34 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 100 km 50 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 137 km 33 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 79 km 96 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 85 km 40 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 132 km 40 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 132 km 104 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 123 km 36 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 122 km 39 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 60 km 62 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 97 km 43 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 126 km 35 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 115 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 103 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 106 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 100 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 97 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 100 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in

Omas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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