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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. The area gets 348 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,840 ft (3,304 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5945°N, 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").