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Congas, Peru

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607 Population 4/sq mi density
10,299 ft Elevation 3,139 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Congas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,299 ft (3,139 m)
Area158.8 sq mi (411.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3362°N, 77.4420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 130 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 106 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 121 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 90 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 117 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 134 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 146 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 126 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 101 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 73 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 102 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 70 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 128 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 115 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 126 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 110 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 120 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 600 133 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 119 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
February 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in
September 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in

Congas has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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