Susapaya, Peru

Full City Profile

420 Population 2/sq mi density

10,892 ft Elevation 3,320 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Susapaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,892 ft (3,320 m)
Area	217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.3539°N, 70.1329°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

910 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	112 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	58 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	141 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	110 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	68 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	123 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	90 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	139 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	72 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	36 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	55 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	113 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	97 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	60 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	140 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	131 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	61 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	16 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	77 km
Feb 26, 2002	63 km SSE of Palca, Peru	M5.6	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	104 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	117 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	71 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (20 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	20 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	44 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	56 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	107 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	113 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	138 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
February	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
May	47°F (9°C)	0.0 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
August	46°F (8°C)	0.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in
December	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in	Warmest

Susapaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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