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Cashapampa, Peru

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140 Population 1/sq mi density
11,234 ft Elevation 3,424 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Cashapampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5610°N, 77.6528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 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 M6.0 143 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 28 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 134 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 141 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 147 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 48 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 122 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 107 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 107 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 119 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 61 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 128 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 123 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 123 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 146 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 86 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 80 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in

Cashapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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