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Laraqueri, Peru

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2,202 Population 11/sq mi density
12,910 ft Elevation 3,935 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Laraqueri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,910 ft (3,935 m)
Area198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-16.1333°N, 70.0500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

578 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 M7.2 139 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 81 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 145 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 129 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 102 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 120 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 104 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 115 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 87 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 105 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 132 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 139 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 133 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 99 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 143 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 134 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 87 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 87 km
Aug 6, 2005 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru M5.4 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 100 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 105 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 118 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 179 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 6.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in

Laraqueri has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 37°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.1").

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