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Weather & Climate in Tinyahuarco, Peru

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

Tinyahuarco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 57.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 300.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,953 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,953 ft (4,253 m)
Area37.1 sq mi (96.1 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates-10.7677°N, 76.2752°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 300.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 102 km 106 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 126 km 96 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 71 km 33 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 95 km 33 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 140 km 67 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 26 km 126 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 146 km 14 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 141 km 51 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 143 km 67 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 101 km 33 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 96 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 105 km 14 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 108 km 103 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 111 km 71 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 98 km 9 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 125 km 77 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 127 km 15 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 140 km 6 km
Feb 13, 2019 2 km SE of Paca, Peru M4.9 136 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 147 km 113 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
July 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Tinyahuarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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