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Weather & Climate in Río Blanco, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río Blanco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,677 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,677 ft (2,035 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4349°N, 73.8224°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 132 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 79 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 84 km | 107 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 88 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 95 km | 101 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 130 km | 96 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 85 km | 81 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 87 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 109 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 70 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 79 km | 84 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 77 km | 93 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 78 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 125 km | 108 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 134 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in |
Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 43°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").