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Ancomarca, Peru

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566 Population 11/sq mi density
10,062 ft Elevation 3,067 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ancomarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 24.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,062 ft (3,067 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9866°N, 76.0650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 24.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 83 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 91 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 105 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 74 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 134 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 106 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 130 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 146 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 82 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 119 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 75 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 122 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 120 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 97 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 101 km
May 22, 2025 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 143 km
Jan 13, 1997 34 km SSE of San Alejandro, Peru M5.0 147 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 101 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 143 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 600 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Warmest
December 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Ancomarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in January to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.7").

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