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Mollebaya, Peru

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426 Population 31/sq mi density
9,045 ft Elevation 2,757 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Mollebaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,045 ft (2,757 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4875°N, 71.4666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.65"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

815 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 134 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 82 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 129 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 141 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 42 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 63 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 122 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 147 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 149 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 97 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 143 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 149 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 114 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 150 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 126 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 113 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 127 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 140 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 133 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 34 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 67 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 88 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 102 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 131 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 150 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
February 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 53°F (11°C) 0.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Mollebaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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