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Pucará, Peru

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2,220 Population 375/sq mi density
12,589 ft Elevation 3,837 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Pucará has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density375/sq mi
Coordinates-12.1725°N, 75.1454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 159.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 121 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 32 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 124 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 91 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 118 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 133 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 80 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 62 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 139 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 29 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 127 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 30 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 128 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 123 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 93 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 99 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 48 km
Feb 13, 2019 2 km SE of Paca, Peru M4.9 63 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 122 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
March 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Pucará has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 35°F in January to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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