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Weather & Climate in Salvación, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salvación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.8361°N, 71.3649°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 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 | 94 km | 105 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M6.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 92 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 46 km | 28 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 49 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 60 km | 28 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 38 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru | M4.9 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Aug 12, 2010 | 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 43 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 119 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 10 km SW of Urcos, Peru | M4.8 | 107 km | 91 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2011 | central Peru | M4.8 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.8 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5 km SSE of Caicay, Peru | M4.7 | 96 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 16.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 14.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 14.7 in |
Salvación has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 124.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and July the driest (4.6").