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Corpanqui, Peru

Full City Profile

597 Population 2/sq mi density
9,482 ft Elevation 2,890 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Corpanqui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.2852°N, 77.1990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 120 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 148 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 144 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 118 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 140 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 150 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 128 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 100 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 141 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 135 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 118 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 95 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 130 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 147 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 143 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 117 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 112 km
Oct 6, 2003 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 138 km
Feb 7, 2019 74 km W of Paramonga, Peru M4.9 149 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 1 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in
February 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
May 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 38°F (4°C) 0.2 in
September 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in

Corpanqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 38°F in June to 43°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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