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Tupe, Peru

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300 Population 2/sq mi density
9,163 ft Elevation 2,793 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Tupe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,163 ft (2,793 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7414°N, 75.8094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 50.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

321 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 112 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 144 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 108 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 124 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 129 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 99 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 129 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 131 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 110 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 78 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 120 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 124 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 93 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 109 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 128 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 126 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 87 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 129 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 46 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 112 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in
September 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Tupe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 39°F in January to 45°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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