Ichupampa, Peru

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710 Population 6/sq mi density

11,178 ft Elevation 3,407 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Ichupampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 365 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,178 ft (3,407 m)
Area	113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.6498°N, 71.6869°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"

8% below US avg

Snowfall 80.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.92"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

730 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	142 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	38 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	60 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	82 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	149 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	104 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	6 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	141 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	132 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	20 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	95 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	91 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	100 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	138 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	150 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	111 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	128 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	74 km
Apr 4, 1990	26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru	M5.5	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (24 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	24 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	52 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	63 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	74 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	139 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	168 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
March	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.2 in
May	39°F (4°C)	0.4 in
June	36°F (2°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in
August	36°F (2°C)	0.2 in
September	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in

Ichupampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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