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Shirac, Peru

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626 Population 8/sq mi density
9,131 ft Elevation 2,783 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Shirac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,131 ft (2,783 m)
Area80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3492°N, 78.0478°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 19 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 141 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 148 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 132 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 61 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 84 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 56 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 142 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 57 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 149 km
Jan 7, 2016 20 km NW of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 141 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 60 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 88 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 120 km
Apr 30, 2011 36 km W of Saposoa, Peru M4.5 115 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 85 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 102 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 96 km
Feb 20, 1996 10 km E of Huamachuco, Peru M4.3 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in

Shirac has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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