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Anchonga, Peru

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280 Population 1/sq mi density
12,841 ft Elevation 3,914 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Anchonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,841 ft (3,914 m)
Area198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9131°N, 74.6914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 66 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 110 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 124 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 93 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 144 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 37 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 146 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 72 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 86 km
Aug 16, 2007 15 km NE of Humay, Peru M5.2 142 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 119 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 81 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 33 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 76 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 49 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 90 km
Aug 20, 2017 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru M5.1 143 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 140 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Anchonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 41°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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