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Saysa, Peru

Full City Profile

446 Population 1/sq mi density
10,023 ft Elevation 3,055 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Saysa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,023 ft (3,055 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.9397°N, 74.4164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Nov 12, 1996 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru M7.7 135 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 99 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 97 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 101 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 99 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 142 km
Nov 13, 1996 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M6.1 138 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 113 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 124 km
Jul 1, 1991 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru M6.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 102 km
Nov 13, 1996 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru M6.0 122 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 22 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 35 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 92 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 97 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 84 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 116 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 S. PERU Earthquake 0.4 m 14 135 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
August 49°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in

Saysa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in August to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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