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Sandia, Peru

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3,675 Population 7/sq mi density
7,146 ft Elevation 2,178 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Sandia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 117.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,146 ft (2,178 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3214°N, 69.4654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 117.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 110 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 86 km
Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 109 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 98 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 132 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 111 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 136 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 145 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 138 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 122 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 122 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 98 km
Aug 8, 1994 114 km NW of Rurrenabaque, Bolivia M5.6 131 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 120 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 131 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 110 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 148 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 138 km
May 7, 1996 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru M5.2 126 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 7.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
August 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in

Sandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (1.0").

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