Sama Grande, Peru

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826 Population 1/sq mi density

1,732 ft Elevation 528 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Sama Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,732 ft (528 m)
Area	1,130.0 sq mi (2,926.6 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.7910°N, 70.4995°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"

99% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

992 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	145 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	122 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	102 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	117 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	123 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	30 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	97 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	137 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	117 km
Feb 10, 1990	123 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.9	147 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	131 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	31 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	42 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	90 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	61 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	98 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	90 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	73 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	142 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	18.0 m	25,000	104 km
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	48 km
1868	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	104 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	58 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	63 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (75 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	75 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	78 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	86 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	111 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	137 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Wettest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
March	69°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Driest
April	66°F (19°C)	0.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.0 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.0 in
July	60°F (15°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.1 in
October	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in
November	65°F (19°C)	0.0 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.0 in

Sama Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").

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