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Weather & Climate in Otoca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otoca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,902 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,902 ft (1,799 m) |
| Area | 531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4902°N, 74.6864°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
513 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 142 km | 39 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 121 km | 101 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 108 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 93 km | 50 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 72 km | 101 km |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 49 km | 31 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 105 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 66 km | 101 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 134 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru | M5.7 | 98 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 120 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Otoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in July to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").