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Quillupampa, Peru

Full City Profile

633 Population 1/sq mi density
11,086 ft Elevation 3,379 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Quillupampa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,086 ft (3,379 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1880°N, 78.0530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 101 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 78 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 141 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 138 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 141 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 145 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 99 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 130 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 87 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 66 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 141 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 85 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 114 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 139 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 45 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 116 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 96 km
Jun 20, 2018 28 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 130 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 139 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Warmest
December 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in

Quillupampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 46°F in January to 61°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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