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Weather & Climate in Rondocán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rondocán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,028 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,028 ft (3,666 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7793°N, 71.7819°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 87 km | 105 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 143 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 99 km | 126 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 52 km | 92 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 197 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 111 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 114 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 144 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 119 km | 153 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 87 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 171 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 64 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
Rondocán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 37°F in January to 49°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.2").