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Vilcacoto, Peru

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539 Population 4/sq mi density
11,280 ft Elevation 3,438 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Vilcacoto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 159.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 36°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average35.6°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average36°F (2°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,280 ft (3,438 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-12.0153°N, 75.1813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 159.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 141 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 110 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 50 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 129 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 96 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 116 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 150 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 140 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 62 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 150 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 57 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 147 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 147 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 26 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 36 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 145 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 141 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in Wettest
March 53°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in

Vilcacoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 35°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.3").

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