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Puquio, Peru

Full City Profile

10,491 Population 29/sq mi density
10,482 ft Elevation 3,195 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Puquio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 109.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,482 ft (3,195 m)
Area365.5 sq mi (946.7 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-14.7000°N, 74.1333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 109.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 130 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 134 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 133 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 62 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 89 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 133 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 145 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 58 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 7 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 131 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 118 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 136 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 148 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 119 km
Nov 15, 1996 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru M5.8 145 km
Jan 12, 2001 27 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.7 122 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 113 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 132 km
May 24, 1994 24 km SSW of Acarí, Peru M5.6 120 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 128 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 134 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
July 40°F (4°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Warmest

Puquio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 39°F in January to 52°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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