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Quilcate, Peru

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509 Population 3/sq mi density
10,912 ft Elevation 3,326 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Quilcate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,912 ft (3,326 m)
Area203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8191°N, 78.7243°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 107 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 112 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 144 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 78 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 150 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 94 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 117 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 133 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 116 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 132 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 102 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 149 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 66 km
Dec 16, 1995 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru M4.5 138 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 147 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 54 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 97 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 90 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 111 km
Aug 9, 2016 9 km WSW of Choros, Peru M4.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Quilcate has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.1").

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