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San Francisco de Ravacayco, Peru

Full City Profile

174 Population 0/sq mi density
10,810 ft Elevation 3,295 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Francisco de Ravacayco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 58.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,810 ft (3,295 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9970°N, 73.3513°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 58.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 144 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 150 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 50 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 139 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 140 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 137 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 89 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 57 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 112 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 113 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 150 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 148 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 109 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 98 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 47 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 127 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 67 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 109 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 145 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 144 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 119 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 160 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 47°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in

San Francisco de Ravacayco has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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