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Weather & Climate in Sarhua, Peru

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

Sarhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,033 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,033 ft (3,058 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6729°N, 74.3199°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 87.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 131 km 101 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 143 km 50 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 29 km 101 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 143 km 31 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 149 km 57 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 122 km 101 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 147 km 61 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 27 km 107 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 73 km 96 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 41 km 101 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 137 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2009 27 km ESE of Santiago, Peru M5.3 144 km 45 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 102 km 72 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 103 km 94 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 57 km 81 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 65 km 84 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 62 km 109 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 136 km 70 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 91 km 93 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 108 km 87 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Sarhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in January to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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