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Vicco, Peru

Full City Profile

1,400 Population 38/sq mi density
13,468 ft Elevation 4,105 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Vicco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,468 ft (4,105 m)
Area37.1 sq mi (96.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8411°N, 76.2361°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 96 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 68 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 120 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 95 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 18 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 138 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 138 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 146 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 142 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 141 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 99 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 106 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 94 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 104 km
Jan 28, 1999 37 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 148 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 98 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 107 km
Feb 13, 2019 2 km SE of Paca, Peru M4.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 6.0 in Wettest
March 43°F (6°C) 6.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
August 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
September 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.0 in Warmest

Vicco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 30°F in January to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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