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Weather & Climate in Pólvora, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pólvora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 582.5 sq mi (1,508.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9076°N, 76.6706°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.4 | 95 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.3 | 56 km | 135 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 126 km |
| Jun 8, 2017 | 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 90 km | 109 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 104 km | 61 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 95 km | 126 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 71 km | 62 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru | M5.1 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Mar 9, 2021 | 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 115 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1992 | 36 km SE of Chazuta, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2017 | 81 km SW of Contamana, Peru | M4.9 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 121 km | 118 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jul 2, 2009 | 69 km ESE of Picota, Peru | M4.8 | 119 km | 110 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 141 km | 120 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 75 km ESE of Picota, Peru | M4.8 | 126 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in |
Pólvora has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (3.8").