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Recuay, Peru

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11,175 ft Elevation 3,406 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Recuay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,175 ft (3,406 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7222°N, 77.4563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 118 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 143 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 139 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 106 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 143 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 120 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 114 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 148 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 81 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 144 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 105 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 85 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 117 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 125 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jan 27, 2006 66 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 148 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 117 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 147 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 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Recuay has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 41°F in June to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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