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Raján, Peru

Full City Profile

449 Population 1/sq mi density
11,877 ft Elevation 3,620 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Raján has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,877 ft (3,620 m)
Area457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3869°N, 77.2191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 109 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 146 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 141 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 114 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 132 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 139 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 136 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 96 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 125 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 123 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 107 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 95 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 134 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 150 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 121 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 135 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 107 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 108 km
Feb 7, 2019 74 km W of Paramonga, Peru M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 600 112 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Raján has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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