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Asquipata, Peru

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178 Population 1/sq mi density
10,942 ft Elevation 3,335 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Asquipata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,942 ft (3,335 m)
Area168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0550°N, 73.9100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 71 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 50 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 82 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 123 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 134 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 141 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 62 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 19 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 60 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 138 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 76 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 140 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 48 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 117 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 127 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 129 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 116 km
Jan 28, 2003 31 km N of Tocota, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 79 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
February 51°F (11°C) 6.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in

Asquipata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 48°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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