Sign In Register

Quiñota, Peru

Full City Profile

726 Population 1/sq mi density
11,795 ft Elevation 3,595 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Quiñota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 40°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average40°F (5°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,795 ft (3,595 m)
Area995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3115°N, 72.1390°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 134 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 95 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 145 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 60 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 59 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 122 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 139 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 52 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 78 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 110 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 150 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 137 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 139 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 91 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 146 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 56 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 117 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 30 km
Jan 29, 1998 4 km SE of Choco, Peru M5.4 144 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 86 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 125 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 167 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 7.8 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Quiñota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in July to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →