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Sillapata, Peru

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504 Population 15/sq mi density
11,299 ft Elevation 3,444 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sillapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,299 ft (3,444 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7583°N, 76.7744°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 163.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 148 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 121 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 149 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 147 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 120 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 138 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 134 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 126 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 143 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 77 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 74 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 145 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 120 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 109 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 100 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 128 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 147 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 1 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Sillapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.6").

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