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Paucarcolla, Peru

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616 Population 3/sq mi density
12,608 ft Elevation 3,843 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Paucarcolla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,608 ft (3,843 m)
Area198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7450°N, 70.0560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 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 97 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 115 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 109 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 150 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 90 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 89 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 61 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 148 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 85 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 83 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 72 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 119 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 148 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 68 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 93 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 63 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 49 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 75 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 69 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 128 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 146 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 161 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 165 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
August 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Paucarcolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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