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Weather & Climate in Rocchacc, Peru

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

Rocchacc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,033 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,033 ft (3,058 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4403°N, 73.6002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 129 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 98 km 101 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 150 km 92 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 134 km 33 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 105 km 107 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 138 km 91 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 94 km 96 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 113 km 101 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 142 km 33 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 123 km 10 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 86 km 72 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 75 km 94 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 108 km 81 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 108 km 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 123 km 87 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 140 km 109 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 101 km 84 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 72 km 93 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 101 km 70 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 148 km 108 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in Warmest
February 56°F (14°C) 6.7 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in

Rocchacc has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.6").

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