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Urasqui, Peru

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223 Population 66/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Urasqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 0.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0315°N, 73.1742°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"
99% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

869 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 56 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 139 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 145 km
Apr 3, 1999 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru M6.8 89 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 87 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 65 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 83 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 148 km
Jun 23, 2001 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru M6.1 140 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 136 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km S of Atico, Peru M5.9 95 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 80 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 104 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 150 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 82 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 69 km
Jun 26, 2022 108 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 143 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 65 km
Jun 25, 2001 73 km SSW of Atico, Peru M5.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 56 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 138 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 113 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 114 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 144 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Urasqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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