Rapayan, Peru
Full City Profile
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Population
5/sq mi density
10,755 ft
Elevation
3,278 meters
34°F
Avg Temperature
1°C
Rapayan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
33°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (0°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,755 ft (3,278 m) |
| Area | 43.3 sq mi (112.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2055°S, 76.7614°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 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in |
Rapayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 33°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.7").