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Gorgor, Peru

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13,340 ft Elevation 4,066 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Gorgor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,340 ft (4,066 m)
Area457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-10.5833°N, 77.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 131 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 102 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 136 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 119 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 109 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 118 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 115 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 148 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 107 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 145 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 103 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 141 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 123 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 124 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 51 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 136 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 72 km
Oct 9, 1991 33 km WNW of Chancay, Peru M4.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Gorgor has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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