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Weather & Climate in Uchumarca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uchumarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,190 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,190 ft (3,106 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.0470°N, 77.8056°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 142 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 29 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 123 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 109 km | 125 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 62 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 29 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 109 km | 61 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 127 km | 44 km |
| Dec 27, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in |
Uchumarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.9").