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Arahuay, Peru
Full City Profile
356
Population
7/sq mi density
8,396 ft
Elevation
2,559 meters
36°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Arahuay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,396 ft (2,559 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.6222°N, 76.6694°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 57 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 71 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 63 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1974 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 78 | 142 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 55 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Arahuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in January to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").