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Otoca, Peru

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923 Population 2/sq mi density
5,902 ft Elevation 1,799 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Otoca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,902 ft (1,799 m)
Area531.0 sq mi (1,375.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.4902°N, 74.6864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

513 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 120 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 142 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 121 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 108 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 93 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 115 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 72 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 150 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 134 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 49 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 105 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 66 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 135 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 119 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 139 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 134 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 131 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 91 km
Nov 14, 1996 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 120 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 149 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Otoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in July to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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