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Luricocha, Peru

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865 Population 10/sq mi density
9,094 ft Elevation 2,772 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Luricocha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,094 ft (2,772 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8993°N, 74.2741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 115 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 100 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 110 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 82 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 125 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 131 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 49 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 28 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 106 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 30 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 104 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 116 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 148 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 85 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 46 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 92 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 128 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 83 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 96 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 40°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in

Luricocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 40°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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