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Weather & Climate in Vinchos, Peru

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

Vinchos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,868 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,868 ft (4,227 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates-10.4401°N, 76.2839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 137 km 106 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 76 km 33 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 139 km 128 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 58 km 126 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 85 km 33 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 130 km 51 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 93 km 14 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 114 km 103 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 96 km 33 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 143 km 36 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 101 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 137 km 35 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 150 km 114 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 117 km 71 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 89 km 9 km
Mar 2, 2005 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru M4.9 139 km 122 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 116 km 16 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 111 km 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 113 km 15 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 141 km 77 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 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
February 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Vinchos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 45°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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