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Tupicocha, Peru

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724 Population 8/sq mi density
10,840 ft Elevation 3,304 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 31°C
Tupicocha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average88.5°F
64% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,840 ft (3,304 m)
Area94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-12.0013°N, 76.4739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.60"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 39 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 83 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 144 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 126 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 139 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 88 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 107 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 19 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 84 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 73 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 126 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 90 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 60 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 78 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 84 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 117 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 125 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 75 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 75 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 97 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 137 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 79 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 68 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 69 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 146 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 57 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
February 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in

Tupicocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 50°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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