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Weather & Climate in Amashca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amashca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,426 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,426 ft (2,873 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2394°N, 77.6465°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 49 km | 117 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 59 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 48 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 126 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 118 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 101 km | 53 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 118 km | 76 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 28 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 132 km | 66 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 53 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 141 km | 106 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 68 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 5 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Amashca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").