Langa, Peru

Full City Profile

548 Population 6/sq mi density

9,377 ft Elevation 2,858 meters

89°F Avg Temperature 31°C

Langa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)

Annual Average	88.5°F
	64% above US avg
January Average	84°F (29°C)
July Average	91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,377 ft (2,858 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.1258°N, 76.4211°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	142 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	54 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	72 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	138 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	146 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	141 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	87 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	33 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	75 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	111 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	126 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	137 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	58 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	102 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	138 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	56 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	79 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	81 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	70 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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	111 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	140 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	86 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	142 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	75 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	74 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	150 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	65 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	74 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	84°F (29°C)	2.8 in
February	51°F (11°C)	4.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	47°F (9°C)	0.1 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	91°F (33°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in
September	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in
November	49°F (10°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in

Langa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 45°F in June to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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