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Angasmarca, Peru

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1,816 Population 3/sq mi density
9,820 ft Elevation 2,993 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Angasmarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,820 ft (2,993 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1333°N, 78.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 96 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 84 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 145 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 143 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 105 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 133 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 142 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 89 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 67 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 118 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 82 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 44 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 140 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 96 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 47 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 115 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 143 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 1 136 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 143 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
August 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Angasmarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 46°F in January to 55°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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