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Weather & Climate in Singa, Peru

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

Singa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,949 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,949 ft (3,642 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3875°N, 76.8126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 119 km 117 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 114 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 113 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 145 km 40 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 83 km 126 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 150 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 114 km 115 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 138 km 35 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 104 km 29 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 115 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 112 km 27 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 141 km 38 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 74 km 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 104 km 15 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 144 km 120 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 87 km 118 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 114 km 16 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 130 km 53 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 104 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 78 km 120 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in

Singa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.7").

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