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Ponto, Peru

Full City Profile

549 Population 3/sq mi density
9,839 ft Elevation 2,999 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ponto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,839 ft (2,999 m)
Area159.3 sq mi (412.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3258°N, 77.0044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 98 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 135 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 118 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 90 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 147 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 131 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 128 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 82 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 102 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 95 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 124 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 139 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 125 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 95 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 122 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 101 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 104 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in

Ponto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.5").

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