Quilahuani, Peru

Full City Profile

3,176 Population 15/sq mi density

10,548 ft Elevation 3,215 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Quilahuani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Area	217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	-17.3180°N, 70.2585°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"

91% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

915 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	102 km
Mar 6, 2011	68 km ESE of Palca, Peru	M6.3	123 km
Oct 10, 2017	58 km E of Arica, Chile	M6.3	149 km
Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	72 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	88 km
May 14, 2012	40 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	81 km
Apr 1, 1997	73 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	134 km
Apr 1, 1997	90 km SE of Palca, Peru	M6.2	150 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	61 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	83 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	29 km
May 17, 1990	48 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	108 km
Apr 16, 2005	34 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.8	73 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	129 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	104 km
Feb 25, 1990	76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.7	144 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	48 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	29 km
Aug 9, 2001	71 km SE of Palca, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Feb 20, 2003	73 km W of Arica, Chile	M5.6	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1604	S. PERU	Earthquake	5.0 m	174	96 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	109 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	58 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (16 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	16 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	35 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	68 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	101 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	118 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	151 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	185 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.2 in
May	46°F (8°C)	0.0 in
June	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	44°F (7°C)	0.1 in
September	47°F (8°C)	0.1 in
October	49°F (9°C)	0.1 in
November	50°F (10°C)	0.2 in
December	51°F (10°C)	0.9 in

Quilahuani has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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