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San Javier de Alpabamba, Peru

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80 Population 0/sq mi density
12,818 ft Elevation 3,907 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Javier de Alpabamba 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

Elevation12,818 ft (3,907 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0566°N, 73.3224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 58.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 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 M8.4 139 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 149 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 58 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 135 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 134 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 149 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 50 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 94 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 141 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 93 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 147 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 106 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 112 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 106 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 147 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 40 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 65 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 139 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 106 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 103 139 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 114 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 154 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
February 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
June 38°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in

San Javier de Alpabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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