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Laramarca, Peru

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796 Population 3/sq mi density
10,571 ft Elevation 3,222 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Laramarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,571 ft (3,222 m)
Area241.8 sq mi (626.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.9485°N, 75.0354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 8, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 135 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 123 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 69 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 60 km
Feb 9, 1997 68 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.1 147 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 120 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 122 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 74 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 139 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 137 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 133 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 117 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 132 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 65 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 104 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 103 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 122 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 128 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 73 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in

Laramarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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