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Arequipa, Peru

Full City Profile

1,008,290 Population 4,018/sq mi density
7,864 ft Elevation 2,397 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Arequipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,864 ft (2,397 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density4,018/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3990°N, 71.5375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

812 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 140 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 90 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 123 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 51 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 34 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 110 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 146 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 145 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 85 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 102 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 137 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 130 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 150 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 125 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 134 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 150 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 97 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 89 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 23 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 76 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 77 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 90 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 138 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 142 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Wettest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in

Arequipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 58°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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