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Weather & Climate in Soras, Peru

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

Soras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,234 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1150°N, 73.6044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 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 54 km 101 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 83 km 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 92 km 101 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 142 km 31 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 101 km 33 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 149 km 92 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 146 km 97 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 108 km 91 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 145 km 26 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 96 km 107 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 94 km 101 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 39 km 96 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 104 km 33 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 51 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 93 km 87 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 144 km 81 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 97 km 96 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 15 km 94 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 144 km 77 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 45 km 70 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Soras has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 42°F in January to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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