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Weather & Climate in Shilla, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shilla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°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 9,892 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,892 ft (3,015 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2307°N, 77.6257°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 150 km | 59 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 49 km | 117 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 65 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 126 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 121 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 119 km | 53 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 120 km | 76 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 27 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 66 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 77 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 148 km | 68 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 142 km | 106 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 121 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 6 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Shilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").