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Weather & Climate in Shupluy, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shupluy 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 8,645 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 | 8,645 ft (2,635 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2168°N, 77.6937°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 121 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 46 km | 117 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 126 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 113 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 53 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 145 km | 64 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 55 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 114 km | 53 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 26 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 126 km | 66 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 113 km | 76 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 136 km | 106 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 146 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 9 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 121 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Shupluy has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.0").