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Sihuas, Peru
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8,507 ft
Elevation
2,593 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
4°C
Sihuas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
40°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,507 ft (2,593 m) |
| Area | 141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5667°N, 77.6167°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 80 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
Sihuas has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 38°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.4").