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Pichiupata, Peru

Full City Profile

610 Population 4/sq mi density
11,798 ft Elevation 3,596 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Pichiupata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,798 ft (3,596 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6773°N, 73.0759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 115 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 116 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 141 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 89 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 77 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 79 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 112 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 85 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 102 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 148 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 46 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 143 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 65 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 63 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 72 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 67 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 56 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 54 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 66 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in

Pichiupata has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 44°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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