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Weather & Climate in Perené, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Perené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,182 ft (665 m)
Area754.9 sq mi (1,955.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9489°N, 75.2265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

275 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 86 km 33 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 76 km 32 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 141 km 124 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 86 km 33 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 135 km 129 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 53 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 72 km 33 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 145 km 54 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 137 km 131 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 96 km 126 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 62 km 101 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 89 km 130 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 132 km 116 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 57 km 14 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 111 km 126 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 69 km 33 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 134 km 103 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 77 km 33 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 149 km 131 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 140 km 90 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 600 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in

Perené has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and June the driest (2.4").

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