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Weather & Climate in Ranrahirca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ranrahirca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,042 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,042 ft (2,756 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1733°N, 77.7229°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 41 km | 117 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 119 km | 63 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 51 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 110 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 65 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 126 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 55 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 64 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 99 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 22 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 76 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 130 km | 106 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 15 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 118 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Ranrahirca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").