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Cuchumbaya, Peru

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683 Population 1/sq mi density
10,299 ft Elevation 3,139 meters
88°F Avg Temperature 31°C
Cuchumbaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 88°F (31°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 128.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average87.8°F
63% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,299 ft (3,139 m)
Area781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.7510°N, 70.6859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 128.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

776 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 27 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 141 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 146 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 104 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 142 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 136 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 90 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 130 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 128 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 102 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 46 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 142 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 57 km
Feb 7, 2007 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.5 115 km
Jun 25, 2001 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru M5.5 92 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 56 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 145 km
Aug 15, 1996 27 km WSW of San Antonio, Peru M5.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 128 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 143 km
1715 PERU Earthquake 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 24 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 45 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 71 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 109 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 145 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 165 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 185 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Cuchumbaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in June to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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