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Oxapampa, Peru

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12,000 Population 52/sq mi density
5,961 ft Elevation 1,817 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Oxapampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Area230.2 sq mi (596.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-10.5775°N, 75.4017°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 114 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 117 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 93 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 124 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 148 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 129 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 28 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 80 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 116 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 86 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 88 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 26 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 104 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 91 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 127 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 105 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 52 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 59 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 600 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
February 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
March 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in

Oxapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 61°F in July to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (1.0").

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