Platería, Peru

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554 Population 1/sq mi density

12,556 ft Elevation 3,827 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Platería has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	39.5°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Area	726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.9486°N, 69.8332°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.48"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	126 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	142 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	112 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	122 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	120 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	92 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	131 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	73 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	59 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	150 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	102 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	101 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	125 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	96 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	57 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	82 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	77 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	38 km
Apr 14, 1995	14 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.3	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	131 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	133 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	143 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	183 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	197 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	7.5 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	7.1 in
March	51°F (10°C)	5.9 in
April	49°F (10°C)	2.3 in
May	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in
September	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
December	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in

Platería has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 38°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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