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Putina, Peru

Full City Profile

8,118 Population 100/sq mi density
12,556 ft Elevation 3,827 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Putina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,556 ft (3,827 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4751°N, 69.4306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 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 M7.2 112 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 115 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 119 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 145 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 96 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 17 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 96 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 139 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 46 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 113 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 122 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 113 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 29 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 100 km
May 25, 2013 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.3 142 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 141 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 72 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 113 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 80 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 197 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in

Putina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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