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Weather & Climate in Locumba, Peru

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

Locumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°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 1,962 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,962 ft (598 m)
Area499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-17.6132°N, 70.7627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
100% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

898 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 M7.6 140 km 33 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 123 km 128 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 95 km 24 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 124 km 148 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 55 km 37 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 124 km 106 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 38 km 104 km
Feb 10, 1990 123 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.9 147 km 34 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 74 km 80 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 145 km 146 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 41 km 57 km
Aug 3, 2000 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.8 128 km 33 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 117 km 119 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 131 km 106 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 67 km 33 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 86 km 116 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 113 km 27 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 51 km 32 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 90 km 33 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 83 km 33 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 25,000 113 km
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 35 km
1868 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m - 113 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake - - 50 km
1715 PERU Earthquake - - 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 77 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 77 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 106 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 112 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 144 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 178 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Wettest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Locumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and March the driest (0.0").

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