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Weather & Climate in Ucuncha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ucuncha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 51°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 4,619 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,619 ft (1,408 m) |
| Area | 196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1333°N, 77.8833°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 18 km | 130 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Apr 29, 2000 | 30 km S of Soritor, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 125 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 145 km | 26 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Jul 29, 2002 | northern Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 61 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru | M5.2 | 124 km | 62 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 1998 | 2 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 3 km S of Soritor, Peru | M4.8 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 4 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M4.8 | 148 km | 31 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M4.7 | 150 km | 38 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 100 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 64 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in |
Ucuncha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.9").