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Sitabamba, Peru

Full City Profile

867 Population 4/sq mi density
10,138 ft Elevation 3,090 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Sitabamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,138 ft (3,090 m)
Area248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.0233°N, 77.7316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 83 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 87 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 118 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 135 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 108 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 105 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 127 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 150 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 5 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 51 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 141 km
Feb 23, 2023 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru M4.6 60 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 138 km
Feb 15, 1994 38 km N of Tocache, Peru M4.6 141 km
May 8, 2002 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru M4.6 142 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 26 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 135 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 24 km
Sep 4, 2017 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.5 124 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 27 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 1 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in

Sitabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 46°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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