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Uñón, Peru

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263 Population 1/sq mi density
10,344 ft Elevation 3,153 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Uñón has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 35°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average35°F (1°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,344 ft (3,153 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7281°N, 72.4325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 151.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

768 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 142 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 107 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 150 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 79 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 118 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 17 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 75 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 71 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 16 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 43 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 69 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 20 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 131 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 148 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 108 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 128 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 76 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 68 km
May 14, 2013 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.5 96 km
Apr 4, 1990 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 34 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 36 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 62 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 109 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 35°F (1°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 0.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Warmest

Uñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 55°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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