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Ichuña, Peru

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833 Population 1/sq mi density
13,589 ft Elevation 4,142 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ichuña has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 116.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,589 ft (4,142 m)
Area939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1410°N, 70.5377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 116.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 140 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 44 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 131 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 93 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 94 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 123 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 139 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 103 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 148 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 118 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 137 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 97 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 149 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 114 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 127 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 101 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 89 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 123 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 145 km
Aug 15, 1996 27 km WSW of San Antonio, Peru M5.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 62 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 100 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 106 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 122 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 146 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 174 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.3 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.1 in
August 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in Warmest

Ichuña has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 34°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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