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Turpay, Peru

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603 Population 1/sq mi density
11,250 ft Elevation 3,429 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Turpay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,250 ft (3,429 m)
Area995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2279°N, 72.6223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

356 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 133 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 110 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 147 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 130 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 7 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 125 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 63 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 129 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 1 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 99 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 143 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 147 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 139 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 72 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 91 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 139 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 111 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 12 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 149 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 136 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 137 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 186 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 7.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 7.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
August 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Warmest

Turpay has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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