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Sayla, Peru

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154 Population 0/sq mi density
12,192 ft Elevation 3,716 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sayla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,192 ft (3,716 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.3204°N, 73.2217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

717 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 M8.4 114 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 144 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 150 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 89 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 118 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 130 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 106 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 143 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 28 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 117 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 78 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 76 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 81 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 136 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 132 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 146 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 97 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 20 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 132 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 103 114 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 142 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 96 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 130 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in

Sayla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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