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Ragash, Peru

Full City Profile

343 Population 2/sq mi density
11,227 ft Elevation 3,422 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Ragash has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,227 ft (3,422 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5319°N, 77.6659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 140 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 31 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 142 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 147 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 150 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 147 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 51 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 120 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 131 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 119 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 58 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 147 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 130 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 124 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 83 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Ragash has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 38°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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