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Encañada, Peru

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1,390 Population 9/sq mi density
10,561 ft Elevation 3,219 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Encañada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,561 ft (3,219 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0850°N, 78.3428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 56 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 127 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 149 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 129 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 135 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 126 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 100 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 150 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 35 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 126 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 138 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 81 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 99 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 128 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 84 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 148 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 141 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 127 km
Aug 9, 2016 9 km WSW of Choros, Peru M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Encañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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