Puca Cruz, Peru

Full City Profile

625 Population 3/sq mi density

12,635 ft Elevation 3,851 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Puca Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,635 ft (3,851 m)
Area	198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.7455°N, 74.6292°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.28"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010	4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M6.1	135 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	58 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	73 km
May 10, 1996	18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.5	142 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	124 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	54 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	140 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	65 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	71 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	111 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	101 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	44 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	81 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	68 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	93 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	125 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	129 km
May 13, 2019	16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru	M5.0	146 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in
February	53°F (12°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
March	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in
April	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
June	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
August	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
September	53°F (12°C)	1.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
December	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in

Puca Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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