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Tongod, Peru

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586 Population 14/sq mi density
8,576 ft Elevation 2,614 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Tongod enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 172.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,576 ft (2,614 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7565°N, 78.8247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 172.0"
353% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 120 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 112 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 146 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 131 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 65 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 140 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 149 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 131 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 147 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 105 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 86 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 78 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 150 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 90 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 119 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 104 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 132 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 53 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 96 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
March 56°F (14°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 60°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in

Tongod has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in June to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.0").

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