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Musga, Peru

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325 Population 4/sq mi density
9,836 ft Elevation 2,998 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Musga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,836 ft (2,998 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9063°N, 77.3389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 43 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 116 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 100 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 146 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 37 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 144 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 144 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 125 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 148 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 133 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 129 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 149 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 147 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 130 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 150 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 107 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 134 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 141 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Musga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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