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Salcahuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

377 Population 19/sq mi density
9,652 ft Elevation 2,942 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Salcahuasi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,652 ft (2,942 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1038°N, 74.7516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 159.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 130 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 96 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 52 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 49 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 77 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 150 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 127 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 133 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 144 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 103 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 84 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 110 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 115 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 16 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 71 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 118 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 147 km
Mar 7, 1997 39 km E of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 146 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 5.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in

Salcahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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