Ocoruro, Peru

Full City Profile

158 Population 1/sq mi density

13,458 ft Elevation 4,102 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Ocoruro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 91.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	38.5°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,458 ft (4,102 m)
Area	337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.0525°N, 71.1289°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"

41% above US avg

Snowfall 91.6"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.36"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 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	91 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	111 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	123 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	122 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	73 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	49 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	94 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	92 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	62 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	61 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	95 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	91 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	75 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	76 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	106 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	103 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	60 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	72 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	77 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	100 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	113 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	134 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	135 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	138 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	176 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
February	44°F (7°C)	7.0 in
March	44°F (6°C)	5.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
May	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
June	36°F (2°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	37°F (3°C)	0.2 in
August	37°F (3°C)	0.3 in
September	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.3 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.0 in	Warmest

Ocoruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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