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Shelby, Peru

Full City Profile

850 Population 23/sq mi density
13,527 ft Elevation 4,123 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Shelby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 28°F Jul (-2°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average28°F (-2°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,527 ft (4,123 m)
Area37.1 sq mi (96.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8107°N, 76.2239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 99 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 66 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 123 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 92 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 19 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 141 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 138 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 148 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 147 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 139 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 145 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 92 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 102 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 97 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 103 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 95 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 146 km
Jan 28, 1999 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 147 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 40°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in Warmest

Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 28°F in July to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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