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Socabaya, Peru

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7,641 ft Elevation 2,329 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Socabaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,641 ft (2,329 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4703°N, 71.5276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.00"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

815 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 133 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 123 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 88 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 142 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 41 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 59 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 142 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 115 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 93 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 143 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 143 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 124 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 110 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 143 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 119 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 127 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 142 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 97 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 132 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 31 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 74 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 84 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 96 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 138 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 145 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
February 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 58°F (14°C) 0.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Socabaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 56°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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