Weather & Climate in Oxapampa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oxapampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,961 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5775°S, 75.4017°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.8 | 117 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 93 km | 32 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 16, 1994 | 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 128 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 129 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 80 km | 101 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 131 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 86 km | 126 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 88 km | 130 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 126 km |
| Jul 2, 1995 | 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 131 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 105 km | 103 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 52 km | 51 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in |
Oxapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 61°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (1.0").