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Weather & Climate in Umbe, Peru

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

Umbe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,892 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,892 ft (3,015 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.6230°N, 77.5355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 28 km 117 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 128 km 33 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 120 km 126 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 116 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 149 km 48 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 43 km 29 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 135 km 77 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 121 km 106 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 149 km 16 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 150 km 118 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 128 km 73 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 113 km 63 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 144 km 28 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 70 km 48 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 114 km 129 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 96 km 55 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 146 km 142 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 132 km 79 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 12 km 67 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 135 km 75 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in

Umbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 38°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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