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Velille, Peru

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2,883 Population 3/sq mi density
12,280 ft Elevation 3,743 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Velille 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

Elevation12,280 ft (3,743 m)
Area995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-14.5089°N, 71.8853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 56.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 129 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 148 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 120 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 64 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 143 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 113 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 90 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 90 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 44 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 143 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 84 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 114 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 129 km
Aug 15, 2016 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru M5.5 128 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 124 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 18 km
Dec 20, 1999 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru M5.4 133 km
Dec 26, 1994 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru M5.4 119 km
Jun 3, 2023 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru M5.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 68 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 112 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 142 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 149 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 191 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 46°F (8°C) 7.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
June 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in
August 40°F (5°C) 0.4 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in Warmest

Velille has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 40°F in June to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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