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Atiquipa, Peru

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137 Population 0/sq mi density
1,621 ft Elevation 494 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Atiquipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,621 ft (494 m)
Area395.0 sq mi (1,022.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7958°N, 74.3636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.4"
99% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

682 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 93 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 10 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 37 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 17 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 52 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 104 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 35 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 118 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 70 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 10 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 101 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 118 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 133 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 53 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 58 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 28 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 54 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 21 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 54 km
May 8, 2019 46 km S of San Juan, Peru M5.7 78 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 93 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 9 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 37 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°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 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Atiquipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").

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