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Sinsicap, Peru

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327 Population 2/sq mi density
7,493 ft Elevation 2,284 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Sinsicap has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,493 ft (2,284 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8518°N, 78.7562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 114 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 134 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 144 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 130 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 141 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 141 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 126 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 138 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 146 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 73 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 117 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 147 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 114 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 123 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 63 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 110 km
Jul 27, 2011 96 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 150 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 78 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 150 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Sinsicap has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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