Puno, Peru

Full City Profile

128,637 Population 650/sq mi density

12,441 ft Elevation 3,792 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Puno 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	12,441 ft (3,792 m)
Area	198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density	650/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.8400°N, 70.0220°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

477 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	108 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	126 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	104 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	100 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	99 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	72 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	84 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	148 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	130 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	84 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	79 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	79 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	104 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	73 km
Jun 29, 2001	6 km S of Lampa, Peru	M5.4	60 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	72 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	95 km
Nov 13, 1993	2 km N of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	96 km
Sep 20, 2017	21 km ENE of Chiguata, Peru	M5.3	139 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (123 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	123 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	137 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	151 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	166 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	196 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	6.3 in
February	48°F (9°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
March	48°F (9°C)	5.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in
June	42°F (6°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	38°F (3°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	43°F (6°C)	0.3 in
September	46°F (8°C)	1.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
December	49°F (9°C)	4.7 in

Puno has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in July to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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