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Punchao, Peru
Full City Profile
1,600
Population
37/sq mi density
11,617 ft
Elevation
3,541 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Punchao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 45°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)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,617 ft (3,541 m) |
| Area | 43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4622°N, 76.8195°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 93 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 | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Punchao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 45°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.7").