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Polobaya, Peru

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114 Population 8/sq mi density
10,554 ft Elevation 3,217 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Polobaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,554 ft (3,217 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-16.5657°N, 71.3685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

810 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 132 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 138 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 72 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 135 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 50 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 76 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 135 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 109 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 146 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 125 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 126 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 145 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 142 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 99 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 132 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 130 km
Feb 7, 2007 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 45 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 56 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 101 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 115 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 118 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 142 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
February 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Polobaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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