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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. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Area | 230.2 sq mi (596.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.5775°N, 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").