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Velinga, Peru

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59 Population 0/sq mi density
8,809 ft Elevation 2,685 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Velinga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,809 ft (2,685 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2740°N, 73.0223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 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 M8.4 129 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 96 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 137 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 143 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 94 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 144 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 10 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 133 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 65 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 132 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 119 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 66 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 55 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 42 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 112 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 144 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 35 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 124 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 116 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 33 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 103 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 76 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 114 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 137 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in Warmest

Velinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 42°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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