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Salpo, Peru

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709 Population 4/sq mi density
11,276 ft Elevation 3,437 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Salpo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,276 ft (3,437 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0055°N, 78.6065°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 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 M6.0 112 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 132 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 140 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 141 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 115 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 95 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 110 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 139 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 110 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 122 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 44 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 147 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 127 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 63 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 6, 2024 96 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.8 146 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 118 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 109 km
Jun 1, 2006 85 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 135 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Salpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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