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Muruhuay, Peru

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850 Population 10/sq mi density
9,849 ft Elevation 3,002 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Muruhuay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,849 ft (3,002 m)
Area87.6 sq mi (226.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3490°N, 75.6529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Feb) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 101 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 139 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 138 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 124 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 74 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 138 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 116 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 68 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 110 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 124 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 57 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 77 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 129 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 132 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 87 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 123 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 109 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 124 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in

Muruhuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 41°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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