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Ninacaca, Peru

Full City Profile

2,400 Population 23/sq mi density
13,743 ft Elevation 4,189 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Ninacaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 38°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average38°F (4°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,743 ft (4,189 m)
Area104.8 sq mi (271.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8500°N, 76.1167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 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 M6.3 100 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 56 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 124 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 85 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 9 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 148 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 126 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 140 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 131 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 135 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 140 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 91 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 87 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 82 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 97 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 145 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 88 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 135 km
Feb 20, 1992 21 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 145 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 94 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in Wettest
March 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 38°F (4°C) 0.7 in
August 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Warmest

Ninacaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 30°F in January to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.7").

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