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Hongos, Peru

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371 Population 2/sq mi density
10,469 ft Elevation 3,191 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Hongos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,469 ft (3,191 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8114°N, 75.7650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 111 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 103 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 121 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 124 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 104 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 126 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 129 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 73 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 115 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 127 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 93 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 137 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 112 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 124 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 121 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 86 km
May 12, 2021 1 km SE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.5 150 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 53 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 111 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Hongos has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in August to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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