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Pichos, Peru

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961 Population 48/sq mi density
10,781 ft Elevation 3,286 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Pichos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,781 ft (3,286 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-12.2362°N, 74.9387°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 159.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 116 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 28 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 143 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 69 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 102 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 117 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 90 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 86 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 116 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 109 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 11 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 53 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 127 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 115 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 125 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 111 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 100 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 60 km
Mar 2, 2005 10 km SSE of Santa Rosa de Sacco, Peru M4.9 124 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Pichos has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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