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Aplao, Peru

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2,860 Population 3/sq mi density
2,126 ft Elevation 648 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Aplao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area911.4 sq mi (2,360.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0758°N, 72.4939°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

875 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 124 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 67 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 128 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 80 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 117 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 124 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 24 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 93 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 147 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 96 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 144 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 81 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 95 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 42 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 50 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 117 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 121 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 125 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 135 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 48 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 75 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 75 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 104 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Wettest
March 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Aplao has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in June to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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