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Esquena, Peru

Full City Profile

642 Population 1/sq mi density
12,989 ft Elevation 3,959 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Esquena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,989 ft (3,959 m)
Area442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9267°N, 69.9530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 115 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 90 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 85 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 128 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 135 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 117 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 137 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 110 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 73 km
Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 121 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 79 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 132 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 70 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 102 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 112 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 20, 2024 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru M5.1 115 km
Jun 9, 2010 16 km NE of Palca, Peru M5.0 145 km
Jul 9, 2001 9 km ESE of Macusani, Peru M4.9 47 km
Jun 22, 2016 6 km N of Ayaviri, Peru M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
September 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Warmest

Esquena has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in July to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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