Suitucancha, Peru

Full City Profile

538 Population 4/sq mi density

13,097 ft Elevation 3,992 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Suitucancha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,097 ft (3,992 m)
Area	146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7874°N, 75.9367°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 239.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	66 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	133 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	70 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	95 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	97 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	121 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	140 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	140 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	38 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	94 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	119 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	122 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	67 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	135 km
Apr 7, 2001	3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	148 km
Apr 10, 2013	2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru	M5.1	135 km
May 7, 1997	1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	98 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	139 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	129 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	131 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	118 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
February	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
May	42°F (5°C)	0.8 in
June	40°F (4°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in
August	40°F (4°C)	0.7 in
September	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in
October	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in

Suitucancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 40°F in June to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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