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Sanachgan, Peru

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168 Population 2/sq mi density
9,311 ft Elevation 2,838 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Sanachgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,311 ft (2,838 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8064°N, 77.2795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 48 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 106 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 108 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 92 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 139 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 47 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 125 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 124 km
Jun 18, 1991 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 138 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 99 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 82 km
Sep 25, 2012 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru M4.7 144 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 137 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 143 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 123 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 149 km
Aug 2, 2017 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 141 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Sanachgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 42°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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