Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Ragash, Peru

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

Ragash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,227 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,227 ft (3,422 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5319°N, 77.6659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 140 km 130 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 31 km 117 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 142 km 33 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 123 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 142 km 48 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 136 km 126 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 147 km 55 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 150 km 68 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 147 km 76 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 51 km 29 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 120 km 77 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 105 km 106 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km 63 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 131 km 129 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 119 km 73 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 58 km 48 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 147 km 67 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 130 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 124 km 79 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 83 km 55 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 83 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Ragash has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.4").

View full profile of Ragash, Peru →