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Shilla, Peru

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943 Population 7/sq mi density
9,892 ft Elevation 3,015 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Shilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,892 ft (3,015 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-9.2307°N, 77.6257°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 150 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 49 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 127 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 146 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 120 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 141 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 148 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 121 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 104 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 119 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 120 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 27 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 114 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 146 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 148 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 142 km
May 19, 1997 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 132 km
Feb 1, 2023 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M4.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 6 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in

Shilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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