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Weather & Climate in Susapaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Susapaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,892 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,892 ft (3,320 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3539°N, 70.1329°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
910 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 112 km | 128 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 58 km | 148 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 141 km | 85 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 110 km | 118 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 68 km | 106 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 123 km | 114 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 90 km | 37 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 139 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 72 km | 146 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 36 km | 104 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 55 km | 80 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 113 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 97 km | 106 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 60 km | 119 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 131 km | 141 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 61 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 16 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 77 km | 176 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 114 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 104 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 20 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 44 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 107 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 113 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 138 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Susapaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").