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Paratia, Peru

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415 Population 0/sq mi density
14,852 ft Elevation 4,527 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Paratia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 168.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,852 ft (4,527 m)
Area939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4539°N, 70.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 168.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

517 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 69 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 95 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 118 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 136 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 114 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 49 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 24 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 40 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 124 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 127 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 140 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 96 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 131 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 53 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 77 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 148 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 114 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 25 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 132 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 129 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 131 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 140 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 164 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 169 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 177 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 186 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 7.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in
August 40°F (4°C) 0.3 in
September 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Paratia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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