Pizacoma, Peru

Full City Profile

1,225 Population 17/sq mi density

12,887 ft Elevation 3,928 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Pizacoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 76.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	47.7°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,887 ft (3,928 m)
Area	74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.9087°N, 69.3697°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 76.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

690 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	149 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	68 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	124 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	89 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	131 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	131 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	25 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	88 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	116 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	133 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	142 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	129 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	84 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	52 km
Aug 9, 2001	71 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.6	140 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	130 km
May 24, 2022	42 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.5	83 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	51 km
Jul 25, 2004	76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.4	85 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (93 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	93 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	100 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	107 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	133 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	142 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	161 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	6.0 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.7 in
April	47°F (8°C)	1.6 in
May	45°F (7°C)	0.7 in
June	42°F (6°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.2 in
August	44°F (6°C)	0.6 in
September	46°F (8°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
December	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in

Pizacoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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