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La Joya, Peru

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5,341 ft Elevation 1,628 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Area343.8 sq mi (890.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4238°N, 71.8183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

871 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 128 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 120 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 94 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 148 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 56 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 49 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 122 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 88 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 148 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 86 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 117 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 141 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 115 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 100 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 141 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 128 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 147 km
Feb 28, 2021 78 km SW of Islay (Matarani), Peru M5.5 149 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 76 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 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 40 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 71 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 74 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 105 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 124 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 168 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in

La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 1.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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