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Weather & Climate in San José de Ushua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Ushua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,810 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2248°N, 73.2267°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
680 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 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 79 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 126 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 113 km | 110 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 147 km | 27 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 111 km | 101 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 31 km | 111 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 85 km | 121 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 87 km | 121 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 28 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 107 km | 56 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 26 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 142 km | 29 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 27 km | 97 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 43 km | 98 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 124 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 99 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 135 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in |
San José de Ushua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").