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Arirahua, Peru

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735 Population 2/sq mi density
12,201 ft Elevation 3,719 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Arirahua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,201 ft (3,719 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6648°N, 72.9373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

814 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 101 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 137 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 115 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 122 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 112 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 132 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 61 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 128 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 36 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 143 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 147 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 57 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 35 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 43 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 121 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 130 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 56 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 86 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 112 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 91 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 103 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 71 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 88 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 116 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
June 47°F (9°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in
September 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
December 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Warmest

Arirahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 45°F in January to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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