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Lincha, Peru

Full City Profile

198 Population 1/sq mi density
11,447 ft Elevation 3,489 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Lincha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. The area receives 208.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,447 ft (3,489 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7986°N, 75.6650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.3"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 208.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 121 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 108 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 130 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 131 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 135 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 115 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 138 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 119 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 79 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 133 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 143 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 103 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 129 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 136 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 75 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 125 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 62 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 139 km
Dec 12, 1997 17 km W of Pisco, Peru M5.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 121 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
June 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Lincha has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 37°F in August to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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