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Weather & Climate in Sancos, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sancos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,226 feet.
Temperature
87°F Jan (30°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 88.9°F |
| 65% above US avg | |
| January Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,226 ft (2,812 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0626°N, 73.9519°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
576 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 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 113 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 105 km | 40 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 66 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 114 km | 62 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 133 km | 101 km |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 102 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 74 km | 31 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 111 km | 111 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 39 km | 101 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 23 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 93 km | 27 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 124 km | 56 km |
| May 8, 2019 | 46 km S of San Juan, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 138 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 99 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 1.0 in |
Sancos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 51°F in June to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").