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Baños, Peru

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929 Population 2/sq mi density
11,201 ft Elevation 3,414 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Baños has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,201 ft (3,414 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.0767°N, 76.7353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 136 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 138 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 117 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 138 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 145 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 147 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 146 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 95 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 144 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 144 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 137 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 62 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 123 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 143 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 123 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 127 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 145 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 119 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
August 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
September 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in

Baños has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 35°F in January to 46°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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