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Weather & Climate in Tumpa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tumpa 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 9,862 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 | 9,862 ft (3,006 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1741°N, 77.6656°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 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 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 42 km | 117 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 143 km | 126 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 117 km | 65 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 117 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 53 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 64 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 21 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 130 km | 66 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 76 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 119 km | 53 km |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 68 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 135 km | 106 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 130 km | 50 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 | 12 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 125 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Tumpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").