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Sucre, Peru

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1,061 Population 5/sq mi density
8,911 ft Elevation 2,716 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Sucre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,911 ft (2,716 m)
Area196.3 sq mi (508.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9427°N, 78.1357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 144 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 150 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 48 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 133 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 148 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 136 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 145 km
May 4, 1991 5 km W of Soritor, Peru M5.0 140 km
Apr 6, 1991 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru M5.0 126 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru M5.0 145 km
Jun 8, 1990 2 km WNW of Soritor, Peru M5.0 144 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 139 km
Jul 10, 1998 2 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 143 km
Jun 15, 1990 3 km S of Soritor, Peru M4.8 143 km
May 30, 1990 4 km NNE of Rioja, Peru M4.8 150 km
Apr 6, 1991 17 km NE of Olleros, Peru M4.8 130 km
May 30, 1990 17 km WSW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M4.7 128 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 139 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 129 km
Jun 4, 1990 13 km SSE of Vista Alegre, Peru M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Warmest
December 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in

Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in January to 61°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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