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Ispacas, Peru

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820 Population 2/sq mi density
8,747 ft Elevation 2,666 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Ispacas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,747 ft (2,666 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7580°N, 72.9189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.3"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.36"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 96 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 147 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 104 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 120 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 106 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 128 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 56 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 127 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 136 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 46 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 32 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 120 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 44 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 63 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 82 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 63 km
Jun 23, 2001 48 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 123 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 106 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 73 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 85 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 114 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Ispacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 49°F in July to 55°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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