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Weather & Climate in Tres de Diciembre, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tres de Diciembre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,427 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,427 ft (3,178 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.1098°N, 75.2457°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 149 km | 106 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 96 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 43 km | 104 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 117 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 50 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 81 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 40 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 18 km | 101 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 84 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 132 km | 108 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 87 km | 100 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 97 km | 103 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 22 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M4.9 | 49 km | 102 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru | M4.9 | 89 km | 122 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Tres de Diciembre has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").