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Queropalca, Peru

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863 Population 2/sq mi density
12,533 ft Elevation 3,820 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Queropalca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 163.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,533 ft (3,820 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1819°N, 76.8033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 163.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 140 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 150 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 143 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 113 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 145 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 137 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 147 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 144 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 123 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 109 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 53 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 141 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 132 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 130 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
Aug 18, 1999 12 km WSW of Marcapomacocha, Peru M4.7 145 km
Feb 5, 2021 23 km W of Végueta, Peru M4.7 148 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 144 km
Feb 1, 2011 2 km SW of Paragsha- San Andres - Jose Carlos Mariategui, Peru M4.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 110 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
February 43°F (6°C) 5.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
September 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Queropalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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