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Curgos, Peru

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1,979 Population 8/sq mi density
10,617 ft Elevation 3,236 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Curgos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,617 ft (3,236 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8597°N, 77.9433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 63 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 108 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 145 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 143 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 129 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 118 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 95 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 33 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 51 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 134 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 17 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 121 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 137 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 85 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 135 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 114 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 140 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 124 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 2 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in

Curgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 46°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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