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Pillcopata, Peru

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1,858 Population 33/sq mi density
3,176 ft Elevation 968 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Pillcopata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 161.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,176 ft (968 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0667°N, 71.1667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 161.3"
325% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 23, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 111 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 143 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 34 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 73 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 107 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 63 km
Jul 9, 2001 9 km ESE of Macusani, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 106 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 133 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 101 km
Mar 20, 2022 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 83 km
Jan 8, 2016 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 145 km
Jan 8, 2016 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru M4.9 64 km
Aug 8, 2003 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru M4.8 109 km
Apr 30, 2024 10 km SW of Urcos, Peru M4.8 95 km
Aug 28, 2017 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru M4.8 115 km
Aug 13, 2007 3 km NE of Macusani, Peru M4.7 137 km
Oct 17, 2012 51 km NE of Corani, Peru M4.7 113 km
Apr 6, 2005 8 km N of Sicuani, Peru M4.7 126 km
Aug 13, 2024 5 km SSE of Caicay, Peru M4.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 14.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 64°F (18°C) 13.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 11.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in Warmest
December 64°F (18°C) 12.0 in

Pillcopata has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 64°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.7") and July the driest (3.6").

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