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Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo de Huachupama, Peru

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

San Lorenzo de Huachupama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,557 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,557 ft (2,913 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7179°N, 76.5854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 273.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 10 km 106 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 111 km 50 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 129 km 58 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 106 km 40 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 17 km 96 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 110 km 62 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 105 km 71 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 99 km 43 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 107 km 77 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 69 km 67 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 103 km 126 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 80 km 53 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 103 km 116 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 81 km 51 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 138 km 75 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 88 km 67 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 121 km 49 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 106 km 56 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 135 km 101 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 96 km 36 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 66 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 137 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 74 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 64 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 70 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 145 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 55 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in

San Lorenzo de Huachupama has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 33°F in January to 53°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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