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Mungui, Peru

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219 Population 1/sq mi density
8,481 ft Elevation 2,585 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Mungui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,481 ft (2,585 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.1828°N, 72.9056°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 261.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

692 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 144 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 97 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 94 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 136 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 141 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 19 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 106 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 122 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 46 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 63 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 67 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 58 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 127 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 138 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 110 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 46 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 19 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 132 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 110 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 67 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 110 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 131 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 0.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in

Mungui has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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