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La Planchada, Peru

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516 Population 152/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
La Planchada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4007°N, 73.2224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

834 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 47 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 146 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 66 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 89 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 44 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 104 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 107 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 148 km
Jun 3, 2003 81 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.0 116 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 143 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 121 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 60 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 99 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 113 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 118 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 139 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 41 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 111 km
Jun 26, 2022 108 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 105 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 47 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 133 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 145 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 161 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

La Planchada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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