Livitaca, Peru

Full City Profile

948 Population 48/sq mi density

12,336 ft Elevation 3,760 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Livitaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,336 ft (3,760 m)
Area	19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²)
Population Density	48/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.3131°N, 71.6893°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 52.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.07"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991	15 km W of Lares, Peru	M7.0	144 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	150 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	150 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	104 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	49 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	85 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	138 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	146 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	107 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	136 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	144 km
Dec 8, 2001	3 km NE of Alca, Peru	M5.6	144 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	100 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	44 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	130 km
Oct 24, 2000	13 km SE of Alca, Peru	M5.4	147 km
Aug 10, 2001	11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.4	105 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	61 km
Dec 26, 1994	6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru	M5.4	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (40 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	40 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	141 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	165 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	175 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	8.1 in	Wettest
February	47°F (8°C)	7.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	6.8 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.5 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	40°F (4°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.2 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.4 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	47°F (8°C)	5.4 in	Warmest

Livitaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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