Quinocay, Peru

Full City Profile

227 Population 4/sq mi density

7,972 ft Elevation 2,430 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Quinocay 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	7,972 ft (2,430 m)
Area	59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3667°N, 76.2333°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"

Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	120 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	86 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	146 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	140 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	65 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	143 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	146 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	117 km
May 8, 2003	90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.7	147 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	115 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	143 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	133 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	67 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	72 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	102 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	103 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	141 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	140 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	26 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	141 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	113 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	120 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	103 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	99 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	93 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	99 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
March	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
April	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.1 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in
August	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
September	50°F (10°C)	0.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in
November	53°F (11°C)	0.4 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in

Quinocay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in January to 54°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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