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Weather & Climate in Saysa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saysa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 56°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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,023 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,023 ft (3,055 m) |
| Area | 365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.9397°N, 74.4164°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
601 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 97 km | 39 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 99 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 113 km | 101 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 1991 | 50 km SSE of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 29 km WSW of San Juan, Peru | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 22 km | 31 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 35 km | 101 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 84 km | 27 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 80 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 135 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 97 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in |
Saysa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 49°F in August to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").