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Weather & Climate in Atico, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2094°N, 73.6222°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
764 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 7 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 114 km | 87 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 41 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 23 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 134 km | 110 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 119 km | 111 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 120 km | 121 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 113 km | 27 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 71 km | 28 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 73 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 73 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 7 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 99 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 164 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 165 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Atico has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").