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Ochonga, Peru

Full City Profile

661 Population 1/sq mi density
12,044 ft Elevation 3,671 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ochonga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,044 ft (3,671 m)
Area499.1 sq mi (1,292.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.3168°N, 75.7558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 126.6"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 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 92 km
Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 149 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 136 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 72 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 108 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 147 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 109 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 57 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 132 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 69 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 141 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 137 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 81 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 95 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 143 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 116 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 134 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 93 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 132 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
February 47°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in

Ochonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in July to 48°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.5").

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