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Aija, Peru

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843 Population 6/sq mi density
11,152 ft Elevation 3,399 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Aija has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,152 ft (3,399 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7810°N, 77.6097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 146 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 123 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 121 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 110 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 101 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 128 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 140 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 125 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 99 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 147 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 135 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 64 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 130 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 89 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 117 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 100 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 143 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 56 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in

Aija has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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