Quinistaquillas, Peru

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524 Population 1/sq mi density

5,869 ft Elevation 1,789 meters

32°F Avg Temperature 0°C

Quinistaquillas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 142.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)

Annual Average	32.0°F
	41% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,869 ft (1,789 m)
Area	781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.7488°N, 70.8796°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 142.4"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	33 km
Jun 26, 2001	34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M6.7	138 km
May 6, 2010	21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru	M6.2	150 km
Jul 8, 2008	28 km E of Lluta, Peru	M6.2	126 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	90 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	150 km
Jul 13, 2005	13 km NE of Calana, Peru	M5.9	147 km
Dec 15, 1991	14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru	M5.9	99 km
Jun 23, 2001	21 km S of Pacocha, Peru	M5.8	131 km
Jan 27, 2004	31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.8	123 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	118 km
Jun 8, 1990	44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.7	136 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	51 km
Jun 23, 2001	33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	143 km
Jun 24, 2001	22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.6	131 km
Feb 7, 2007	22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru	M5.5	109 km
Jun 27, 2001	33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru	M5.5	144 km
Jun 24, 2001	48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru	M5.5	148 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	65 km
Jun 25, 2001	9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru	M5.5	94 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	126 km
1895	NORTHERN CHILE	Earthquake	—	—	140 km
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	62 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	16 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	62 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	87 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	93 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	149 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	160 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
April	60°F (16°C)	0.1 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
June	58°F (14°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	32°F (0°C)	0.0 in
August	59°F (15°C)	0.0 in
September	60°F (15°C)	0.0 in
October	60°F (16°C)	0.0 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.1 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Warmest

Quinistaquillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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