Huaquirca, Peru

Full City Profile

962 Population 7/sq mi density

11,401 ft Elevation 3,475 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Huaquirca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. The area receives 177.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,401 ft (3,475 m)
Area	140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.3399°N, 72.8946°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"

33% above US avg

Snowfall 177.1"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.24"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

364 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014	38 km NW of Aniso, Peru	M6.8	78 km
May 17, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro, Peru	M5.9	142 km
Jul 26, 2005	9 km SSW of Toro, Peru	M5.9	112 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	25 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	148 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	120 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	92 km
Jun 24, 2017	14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru	M5.7	131 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	32 km
Sep 8, 1996	14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	88 km
Jul 29, 1991	8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru	M5.5	114 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	143 km
Dec 20, 1999	33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru	M5.4	130 km
May 16, 2017	25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru	M5.4	60 km
Oct 24, 2000	13 km SE of Alca, Peru	M5.4	101 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	25 km
Mar 7, 2025	12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru	M5.4	95 km
Oct 15, 2002	7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru	M5.3	25 km
May 27, 1998	central Peru	M5.3	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	135 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	167 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	185 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	7.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	46°F (8°C)	7.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	7.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.7 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	39°F (4°C)	0.3 in
August	42°F (5°C)	0.5 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.3 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in	Warmest

Huaquirca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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