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Aricapampa, Peru

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734 Population 3/sq mi density
8,501 ft Elevation 2,591 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Aricapampa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,501 ft (2,591 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8061°N, 77.7202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 60 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 111 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 135 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 120 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 121 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 132 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 141 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 118 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 29 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 23 km
Apr 9, 2008 14 km SE of Pajarillo, Peru M4.7 137 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 116 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 138 km
Feb 8, 2009 48 km SE of Huicungo, Peru M4.6 143 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 9 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 84 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 145 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 24 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 41 km
Jan 7, 2016 20 km NW of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
August 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Aricapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.7").

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