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Weather & Climate in Ite, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 60°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 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area177.8 sq mi (460.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-17.8611°N, 70.9652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
99% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

806 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 123 km 33 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 74 km 24 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 147 km 106 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 49 km 37 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 91 km 80 km
Feb 10, 1990 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.9 112 km 34 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 69 km 104 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 11 km 57 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 140 km 119 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 108 km 33 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 144 km 106 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 137 km 33 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 41 km 33 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 84 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 117 km 116 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 96 km 27 km
Feb 20, 2003 73 km W of Arica, Chile M5.6 65 km 33 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 65 km 33 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 61 km 33 km
Feb 26, 2002 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru M5.6 142 km 92 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.0 m (59 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 18.0 m 25,000 82 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 3 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 82 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - - 16 km
1715 PERU Earthquake - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 111 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 112 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 128 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 140 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 157 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 195 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Ite has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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