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Ascope, Peru

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14,015 Population 80/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Ascope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7144°N, 79.1078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 118 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 104 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 105 km
Dec 14, 1994 119 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 146 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 107 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 108 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 137 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 105 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 139 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 31 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 124 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 120 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 136 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 137 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 114 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 128 km
Oct 6, 1992 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 121 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 117 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Ascope has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and August the driest (0.0").

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