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Weather & Climate in Villa Rica, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Rica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 449.8 sq mi (1,165.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7394°N, 75.2697°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
274 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 19, 1998 | 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.9 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.8 | 77 km | 32 km |
| Apr 9, 1991 | 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 124 km |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 129 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2013 | 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.4 | 120 km | 131 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 93 km | 126 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.4 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1992 | 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 80 km | 130 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.4 | 63 km | 101 km |
| Jul 2, 1995 | 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 132 km | 131 km |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2016 | 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru | M5.3 | 114 km | 103 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2005 | 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 126 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru | M5.2 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1996 | 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 51 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru | M5.1 | 147 km | 35 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 8.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in |
Villa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and June the driest (2.2").