Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui, Peru

Full City Profile

6,316 Population 18/sq mi density

14,226 ft Elevation 4,336 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,226 ft (4,336 m)
Area	360.7 sq mi (934.1 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.6715°N, 76.2710°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 24.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 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	113 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	70 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	137 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	148 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	34 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	90 km
Apr 6, 1996	52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.2	136 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Mar 13, 2018	56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	148 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	99 km
May 7, 1997	1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	94 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	107 km
Feb 21, 2006	32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	100 km
Apr 3, 2024	22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.0	93 km
Jan 22, 2018	41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru	M5.0	149 km
Oct 18, 1994	1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.0	111 km
Mar 5, 2019	55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru	M4.9	132 km
Feb 13, 2019	2 km SE of Paca, Peru	M4.9	144 km
Aug 13, 2019	12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru	M4.9	123 km
Jan 23, 2007	55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru	M4.9	133 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	58 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
April	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
May	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
June	40°F (4°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
August	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
September	41°F (5°C)	2.1 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in

Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 40°F in June to 46°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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