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Lucanas, Peru

Full City Profile

1,297 Population 4/sq mi density
10,988 ft Elevation 3,349 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Lucanas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-14.6223°N, 74.2334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 109.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 136 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 137 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 139 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 71 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 144 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 78 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 139 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 18 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 54 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 120 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 123 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 137 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 135 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 132 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 127 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 121 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 149 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 123 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 87 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 134 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 137 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 44°F (6°C) 0.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in

Lucanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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