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Soras, Peru

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912 Population 13/sq mi density
11,234 ft Elevation 3,424 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Soras has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 59.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,234 ft (3,424 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1150°N, 73.6044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 59.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 54 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 83 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 92 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 142 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 101 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 149 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 146 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 108 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 145 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 96 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 94 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 39 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 104 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 51 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 93 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 144 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 97 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 15 km
Feb 21, 2019 3 km E of Velinga, Peru M5.2 144 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 6.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Warmest

Soras has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 42°F in January to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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