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Desaguadero, Peru

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5,329 Population 72/sq mi density
12,566 ft Elevation 3,830 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Desaguadero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,566 ft (3,830 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates-16.5661°N, 69.0420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

487 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 117 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 137 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 77 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 116 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 137 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 82 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 135 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 98 km
May 24, 2022 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.5 131 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 100 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 134 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 100 km
Jul 25, 2004 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.4 118 km
Dec 1, 1998 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.3 120 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 57 km
Feb 2, 2006 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru M5.3 104 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 128 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 66 km
Mar 4, 1998 60 km E of Estique, Peru M5.3 116 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 141 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 150 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 151 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 177 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 178 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
August 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in Warmest

Desaguadero has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 42°F in June to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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