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San José de Ushua, Peru

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127 Population 0/sq mi density
10,810 ft Elevation 3,295 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San José de Ushua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,810 ft (3,295 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2248°N, 73.2267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 261.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

680 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 M8.4 124 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 148 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 79 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 126 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 140 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 113 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 147 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 111 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 31 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 122 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 149 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 85 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 87 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 78 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 142 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 107 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 142 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 27 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 43 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 122 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 103 124 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 99 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 135 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in

San José de Ushua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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