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Villa Alto Camilaca, Peru

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11,348 ft Elevation 3,459 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Villa Alto Camilaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 128.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

86°F Jan (30°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average86°F (30°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,348 ft (3,459 m)
Area499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-17.2432°N, 70.3886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 128.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

888 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 89 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 145 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 139 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 88 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 149 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 92 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 97 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 73 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 31 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 94 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 123 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 122 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 98 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 89 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 32 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 45 km
May 25, 2006 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 129 km
Jul 12, 2024 67 km E of Tarata, Peru M5.6 105 km
Feb 26, 2002 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru M5.6 138 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 92 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 106 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 22 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 24 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 84 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 86 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 134 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 167 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
August 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in

Villa Alto Camilaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 41°F in June to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.0").

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