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Weather & Climate in Viscas, Peru

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

Viscas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,080 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average34.2°F
37% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,080 ft (3,682 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1449°N, 76.8408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 104 km 117 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 118 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 91 km 33 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 139 km 34 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 63 km 126 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 140 km 40 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 124 km 10 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 108 km 115 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 145 km 35 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 136 km 38 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 111 km 27 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 102 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 92 km 29 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 127 km 15 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 84 km 113 km
Mar 6, 2015 62 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 149 km 36 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 101 km 33 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 76 km 118 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 111 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2024 70 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.8 143 km 10 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 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.0 in
February 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in

Viscas has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.6").

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