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Sapalache, Peru

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487 Population 2/sq mi density
7,756 ft Elevation 2,364 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Sapalache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,756 ft (2,364 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1511°N, 79.4347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.80"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 133 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 144 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 66 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 145 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 137 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 105 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 141 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 142 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 72 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 105 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 134 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 51 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 103 km
Mar 27, 2010 11 km NNW of Salitral, Peru M4.9 150 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 78 km
Nov 6, 1999 12 km N of San Martin, Peru M4.8 135 km
Jul 4, 2019 42 km ESE of Papayal, Peru M4.8 146 km
Apr 9, 2005 41 km ESE of Papayal, Peru M4.8 146 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 7.8 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in

Sapalache has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in August to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.6").

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