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Ticapampa, Peru

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1,674 Population 12/sq mi density
12,047 ft Elevation 3,672 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Ticapampa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,047 ft (3,672 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7566°N, 77.4453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 139 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 116 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 145 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 110 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 138 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 142 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 119 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 80 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 107 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 147 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 122 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 118 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 89 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 146 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 115 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 52 km
Jan 27, 2006 66 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 146 km
Oct 6, 2003 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
June 42°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in

Ticapampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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