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Upaca, Peru

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535 Population 3/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Upaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area158.8 sq mi (411.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6714°N, 77.7357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 92 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 66 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 95 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 64 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 89 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 116 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 99 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 121 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 100 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 40 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 79 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 100 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 59 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 69 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 68 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 61 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 114 km
Jan 6, 2017 66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 88 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 71 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 141 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Upaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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