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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,892 ft (3,320 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3539°S, 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").