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Aquia, Peru

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809 Population 24/sq mi density
11,762 ft Elevation 3,585 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Aquia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,762 ft (3,585 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0745°N, 77.1448°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 163.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 144 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 128 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 148 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 115 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 136 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 141 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 100 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 145 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 126 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 134 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 138 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 128 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 130 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 130 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 21 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 122 km
Jun 22, 1994 33 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M4.8 137 km
Aug 3, 2017 32 km W of Paramonga, Peru M4.8 123 km
Mar 19, 2012 33 km W of Végueta, Peru M4.8 141 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 600 135 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
February 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.3 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Aquia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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