Sangallaya, Peru

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158 Population 2/sq mi density

13,143 ft Elevation 4,006 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Sangallaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	84°F (29°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,143 ft (4,006 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.1667°N, 76.2667°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.10"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	140 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	64 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	78 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	137 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	138 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	82 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	102 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	134 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	128 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	123 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	47 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	49 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	119 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	70 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	139 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	98 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	63 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	146 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	65 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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	119 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	103 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	140 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	93 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	91 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	82 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	84°F (29°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.8 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	44°F (6°C)	0.2 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	59°F (15°C)	0.1 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
September	43°F (6°C)	0.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
December	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in

Sangallaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 41°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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