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La Cuesta, Peru

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75 Population 0/sq mi density
7,096 ft Elevation 2,163 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
La Cuesta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,096 ft (2,163 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9189°N, 78.7050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 114 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 138 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 146 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 132 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 146 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 146 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 143 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 120 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 150 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 149 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 81 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 113 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 147 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 116 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 55 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 118 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 106 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 70 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 143 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

La Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in August to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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