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Asunción, Peru

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940 Population 6/sq mi density
7,867 ft Elevation 2,398 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Asunción experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,867 ft (2,398 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3235°N, 78.5186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.8"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 70 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 99 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 139 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 120 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 135 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 148 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 120 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 111 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 119 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 126 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 120 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 95 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 143 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 68 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 140 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 105 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 89 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 127 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 112 km
Dec 22, 1999 34 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest

Asunción has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 52°F in January to 59°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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