San José de Andaychagua, Peru

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679 Population 5/sq mi density

14,514 ft Elevation 4,424 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

San José de Andaychagua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,514 ft (4,424 m)
Area	146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7505°N, 76.0119°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	58 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	131 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	63 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	135 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	129 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	145 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	97 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	117 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	92 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	131 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	47 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	134 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	101 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	131 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	76 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	131 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	118 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	150 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	89 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	132 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	122 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	125 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	111 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	125 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
February	40°F (5°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
March	40°F (5°C)	6.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	3.1 in
May	38°F (3°C)	0.8 in
June	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in
August	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
September	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
October	38°F (4°C)	3.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	40°F (4°C)	4.5 in

San José de Andaychagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 36°F in August to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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