San Antonio de Esquilache, Peru

Full City Profile

17 Population 0/sq mi density

15,479 ft Elevation 4,718 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

San Antonio de Esquilache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)

Annual Average	39.2°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	34°F (1°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	15,479 ft (4,718 m)
Area	198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.1015°N, 70.2859°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"

21% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Feb) 6.69"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

605 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	133 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	63 km
Oct 8, 1998	16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru	M6.2	120 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	119 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	101 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	95 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	123 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	136 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	109 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	110 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	145 km
Aug 26, 2003	20 km ESE of Torata, Peru	M5.7	125 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	94 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	123 km
Jul 12, 2022	3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru	M5.5	124 km
May 30, 2004	18 km W of Camilaca, Peru	M5.5	130 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	87 km
Jun 3, 2023	3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru	M5.4	148 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	108 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1715	PERU	Earthquake	—	—	144 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (82 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	82 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	103 km
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	121 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	133 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	172 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	188 km
Huambo	Volcanic field	4,550 m (14,928 ft)	-700	199 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	6.5 in
February	42°F (5°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
March	42°F (5°C)	5.7 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in
May	38°F (3°C)	0.4 in
June	35°F (2°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	34°F (1°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
August	36°F (2°C)	0.4 in
September	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
October	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.1 in
December	42°F (6°C)	4.5 in	Warmest

San Antonio de Esquilache has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 34°F in July to 42°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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