Pichigua, Peru

Full City Profile

266 Population 1/sq mi density

12,684 ft Elevation 3,866 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Pichigua 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	12,684 ft (3,866 m)
Area	337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-14.6814°N, 71.4169°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"

64% above US avg

Snowfall 52.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

515 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 10, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	124 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	136 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	149 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	112 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	100 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	136 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	114 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	22 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	69 km
Aug 9, 2001	7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru	M5.8	144 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	135 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	140 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	99 km
May 21, 2013	17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru	M5.8	135 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	103 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	122 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	116 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	109 km
Sep 12, 1998	0 km SE of Turpay, Peru	M5.6	138 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (57 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	57 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	128 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	132 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	149 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
February	47°F (8°C)	6.7 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	42°F (6°C)	0.5 in
June	39°F (4°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	44°F (7°C)	0.2 in
August	40°F (4°C)	0.3 in
September	44°F (7°C)	1.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	47°F (8°C)	2.6 in
December	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in	Warmest

Pichigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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