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Weather & Climate in Suitucancha, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suitucancha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 239.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,097 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,097 ft (3,992 m) |
| Area | 146.4 sq mi (379.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7874°N, 75.9367°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 18, 1993 | 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru | M6.3 | 66 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru | M5.9 | 133 km | 50 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 120 km | 104 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 62 km |
| Oct 4, 1999 | 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru | M5.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru | M5.6 | 70 km | 96 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 95 km | 77 km |
| Feb 17, 2005 | 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru | M5.4 | 97 km | 126 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 53 km |
| Dec 25, 1998 | 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 67 km |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru | M5.3 | 140 km | 51 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 38 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 2018 | 7 km E of Mala, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 56 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 122 km | 90 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 67 km | 101 km |
| Jun 3, 2014 | 20 km W of Chilca, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Apr 7, 2001 | 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru | M5.1 | 135 km | 103 km |
| May 7, 1997 | 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | CHUNGAR | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 600 | 98 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 139 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 129 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 118 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Suitucancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 40°F in June to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").