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El Algarrobal, Peru

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38 Population 0/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Algarrobal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area114.1 sq mi (295.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6228°N, 71.2678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

750 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 86 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 138 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 43 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 90 km
Feb 10, 1990 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.9 128 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 90 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 125 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 75 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 32 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 26 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 98 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 138 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 59 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 81 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 42 km
May 25, 2006 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 59 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 31 km
Feb 20, 2003 73 km W of Arica, Chile M5.6 96 km
Jun 27, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.5 40 km
Jun 23, 2001 88 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 25,000 112 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 45 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m — 112 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 51 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 116 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 121 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 124 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 159 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 162 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

El Algarrobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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