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Lampa, Peru

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353 Population 1/sq mi density
9,177 ft Elevation 2,797 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Lampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 58.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,177 ft (2,797 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1844°N, 73.3489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 58.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

639 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 M8.4 124 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 138 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 144 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 70 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 121 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 140 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 126 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 138 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 98 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 140 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 45 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 98 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 91 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 126 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 135 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 100 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 143 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 26 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 103 124 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 137 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 112 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 149 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in

Lampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 44°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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