Quinches, Peru

Full City Profile

809 Population 9/sq mi density

9,701 ft Elevation 2,957 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Quinches has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,701 ft (2,957 m)
Area	94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3074°N, 76.1432°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	130 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	84 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	149 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	77 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	127 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	121 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	112 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	149 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	112 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	68 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	84 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	150 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	118 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	142 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	33 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	79 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	138 km
Jun 15, 2009	11 km N of San Clemente, Peru	M5.4	140 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	112 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	57 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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	138 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	120 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	130 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	110 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	107 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	99 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	107 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in
February	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
April	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
May	40°F (4°C)	0.3 in
June	38°F (3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	38°F (3°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
September	39°F (4°C)	0.8 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.9 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in

Quinches has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 38°F in August to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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