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Weather & Climate in Samegua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samegua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 90°F (32°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 90.0°F |
| 67% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,171 ft (1,576 m) |
| Area | 2,312.1 sq mi (5,988.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.1794°N, 70.8989°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
787 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 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 78 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 142 km | 148 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 105 km | 37 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 149 km | 106 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 130 km | 136 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 63 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 112 km | 80 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 119 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 76 km | 57 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 108 km | 27 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 99 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 24 km | 32 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 73 km W of Arica, Chile | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 78 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 59 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 64 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 75 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 180 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in |
Samegua has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 58°F in June to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and April the driest (0.0").