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Weather & Climate in Villa Virgen, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Virgen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,382 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Area | 188.9 sq mi (489.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0022°N, 73.5127°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 144 km | 105 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 137 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 141 km | 107 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 96 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 61 km | 72 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 94 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 118 km | 81 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 96 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 121 km | 93 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 103 km | 84 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 144 km | 70 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 144 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 138 km | 87 km |
| Aug 17, 1995 | 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 50 km | 60 km |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 71 km | 79 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Villa Virgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.9").