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Weather & Climate in Sanachgan, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanachgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,311 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,311 ft (2,838 m) |
| Area | 89.0 sq mi (230.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8064°N, 77.2795°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 48 km | 117 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M5.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2017 | 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 92 km | 126 km |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 47 km | 29 km |
| Apr 19, 2025 | 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.9 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 125 km | 120 km |
| Aug 25, 2002 | 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1991 | 43 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.8 | 138 km | 53 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru | M4.8 | 119 km | 118 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 99 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru | M4.7 | 82 km | 129 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 33 km N of Tingo María, Peru | M4.7 | 144 km | 128 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 63 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru | M4.7 | 143 km | 92 km |
| May 14, 2014 | 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 149 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 48 km E of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 141 km | 43 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru | M4.7 | 135 km | 135 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in |
Sanachgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 42°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").