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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 Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,401 ft (3,475 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3399°N, 72.8946°W
TimezoneAmerica/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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