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Quilcapuncu, Peru

Full City Profile

2,280 Population 4/sq mi density
12,831 ft Elevation 3,911 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Quilcapuncu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 132.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,831 ft (3,911 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-14.8930°N, 69.7302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 132.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 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 60 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 50 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 122 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 79 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 87 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 117 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 118 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 61 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 84 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 89 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 84 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 113 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 79 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 106 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 94 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 100 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 88 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 138 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in

Quilcapuncu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 42°F in June to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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