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Weather & Climate in Shunqui, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shunqui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,578 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,578 ft (3,529 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-9.7314°N, 76.7835°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 146 km 117 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 121 km 128 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 148 km 33 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 147 km 65 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 117 km 126 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 133 km 115 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 139 km 35 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 127 km 29 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 125 km 27 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 142 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 77 km 113 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 76 km 15 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 147 km 16 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 146 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 145 km 16 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 130 km 120 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 99 km 120 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km 33 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 108 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 114 km 118 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 1 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
July 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Shunqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 45°F in January to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.6").

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