Jatun Orcochiri, Peru

Full City Profile

4,358 Population 8/sq mi density

14,196 ft Elevation 4,327 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Jatun Orcochiri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)

Annual Average	38.1°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,196 ft (4,327 m)
Area	543.8 sq mi (1,408.4 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.7500°N, 71.3464°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

726 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	147 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	109 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	42 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	50 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	78 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	115 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	125 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	126 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	43 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	141 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	136 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	142 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	133 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	57 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	136 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	128 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	137 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	109 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	122 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (53 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	53 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	55 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	84 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	109 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	112 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	175 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	176 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
February	42°F (5°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.1 in
May	37°F (3°C)	0.4 in
June	33°F (1°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	32°F (0°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
August	33°F (1°C)	0.2 in
September	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
October	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
November	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.4 in

Jatun Orcochiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 32°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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