Jucul, Peru

Full City Profile

235 Population 1/sq mi density

11,657 ft Elevation 3,553 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Jucul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 300.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,657 ft (3,553 m)
Area	457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.9486°N, 76.7450°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 300.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 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	82 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	107 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	108 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	104 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	70 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	92 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	144 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	112 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	90 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	138 km
Jul 28, 2007	34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.0	133 km
Mar 2, 2005	10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru	M4.9	120 km
Aug 13, 2019	12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru	M4.9	102 km
Dec 31, 2012	16 km W of Sayán, Peru	M4.9	70 km
May 22, 2018	13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru	M4.9	111 km
Oct 9, 1991	33 km WNW of Chancay, Peru	M4.9	101 km
Mar 19, 2012	33 km W of Végueta, Peru	M4.8	132 km
Dec 5, 1991	5 km SW of San Ramón, Peru	M4.8	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis 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	31 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	127 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	123 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	134 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	120 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	134 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
February	45°F (7°C)	5.4 in
March	45°F (7°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.7 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	47°F (9°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Jucul has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 41°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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