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Niepos, Peru

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638 Population 3/sq mi density
8,041 ft Elevation 2,451 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Niepos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 172.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,041 ft (2,451 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9275°N, 79.1290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 172.0"
353% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 150 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 143 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 80 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 111 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 110 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 148 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 66 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 143 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 105 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 48 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 112 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 106 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 145 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 131 km
Jan 16, 2016 60 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.6 132 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 111 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 62 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 83 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 108 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
February 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
March 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in

Niepos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in August to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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