Pucara, Peru

Full City Profile

4,335 Population 5/sq mi density

14,278 ft Elevation 4,352 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Pucara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)

Annual Average	38.0°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	14,278 ft (4,352 m)
Area	870.3 sq mi (2,254.1 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.9799°N, 71.4599°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

762 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999	6 km SE of Camaná, Peru	M6.8	149 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	100 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	31 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	17 km
Jun 7, 2012	16 km S of Uñon, Peru	M6.1	103 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	103 km
Jul 17, 2013	3 km ESE of Maca, Peru	M6.0	47 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	149 km
Nov 11, 1994	16 km NW of Uñon, Peru	M5.8	122 km
Nov 4, 1990	15 km N of Iray, Peru	M5.8	127 km
Apr 12, 1998	9 km N of Madrigal, Peru	M5.8	64 km
Dec 4, 2001	20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru	M5.8	133 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	133 km
May 24, 2003	10 km W of Pichigua, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Jan 29, 2019	20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru	M5.5	109 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	127 km
Aug 15, 2016	11 km SW of Tapay, Peru	M5.5	69 km
Mar 16, 2022	10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru	M5.5	57 km
Jul 12, 2022	3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru	M5.5	93 km
Jun 3, 2023	3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru	M5.4	38 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (25 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	25 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	48 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	74 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	96 km
Andahua-Orcopampa	Pyroclastic cone(s)	4,713 m (15,463 ft)	1490	112 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	164 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	190 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in
February	42°F (5°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
May	36°F (2°C)	0.3 in
June	33°F (1°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	32°F (0°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
August	33°F (1°C)	0.2 in
September	37°F (3°C)	0.5 in
October	39°F (4°C)	0.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	0.9 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.0 in

Pucara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 32°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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