Shumba Alto, Peru

Full City Profile

559 Population 0/sq mi density

2,320 ft Elevation 707 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Shumba Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	72.6°F
	34% above US avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,320 ft (707 m)
Area	20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.5688°N, 78.8148°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992	114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.3	135 km
Aug 17, 2010	7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru	M5.2	134 km
Apr 17, 2019	68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M5.1	94 km
Aug 13, 2000	64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M5.1	125 km
Jul 14, 2002	29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru	M5.0	23 km
Apr 6, 1991	13 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M5.0	145 km
Jun 12, 2025	13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru	M5.0	149 km
Jul 21, 2021	7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.9	44 km
Aug 6, 2000	54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru	M4.9	115 km
Mar 7, 2019	8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru	M4.9	98 km
Apr 9, 2016	70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador	M4.9	150 km
Apr 6, 1991	17 km NE of Olleros, Peru	M4.8	150 km
Jun 25, 2022	71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru	M4.8	90 km
Nov 21, 1993	87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru	M4.8	111 km
Apr 28, 1990	15 km NW of Sallique, Peru	M4.8	65 km
Dec 14, 1996	26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru	M4.7	113 km
May 8, 1993	28 km E of Cariamanga, Ecuador	M4.7	146 km
Jan 25, 1993	15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru	M4.7	82 km
Nov 14, 2013	13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru	M4.7	58 km
Jan 8, 2014	16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru	M4.6	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	75°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
March	75°F (24°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
April	75°F (24°C)	4.5 in
May	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in
June	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
August	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	1.8 in
October	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
November	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in
December	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in

Shumba Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.2").

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