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Urcos, Peru

Full City Profile

5,479 Population 86/sq mi density
10,259 ft Elevation 3,127 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Urcos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 53.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,259 ft (3,127 m)
Area64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6861°N, 71.6228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 53.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 89 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 138 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 100 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 131 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 70 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 123 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 131 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 110 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 140 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 133 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 127 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 108 km
Apr 20, 1990 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 133 km
Apr 21, 2015 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru M5.3 123 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 132 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 122 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 118 km
Aug 9, 2006 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 126 km
May 5, 2003 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.2 129 km
Jul 6, 2014 7 km SE of Layo, Peru M5.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 42°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 47°F (9°C) 0.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Warmest

Urcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in July to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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