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Atico, Peru

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199 Population 59/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Atico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates-16.2094°N, 73.6222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

764 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 7 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 99 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 126 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 104 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 114 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 41 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 23 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 134 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 101 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 95 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 119 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 62 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 133 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 120 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 113 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 148 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 144 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 146 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 71 km
Jun 25, 2001 73 km SSW of Atico, Peru M5.7 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 7 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 99 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 126 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m — 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 164 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 165 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Atico has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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