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La Unión, Peru
Full City Profile
4,788
Population
143/sq mi density
10,502 ft
Elevation
3,201 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
La Unión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,502 ft (3,201 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8270°N, 76.8020°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 148 km |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.6").