Weather & Climate in Oropesa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oropesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,840 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,840 ft (3,304 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5945°S, 71.7636°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 71 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 116 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 58 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 116 km | 91 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 197 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 144 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 111 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 112 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 96 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 147 km | 144 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 87 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 153 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 171 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 67 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 79 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Oropesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").