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Vilque Chico, Peru

Full City Profile

511 Population 6/sq mi density
12,582 ft Elevation 3,835 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Vilque Chico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,582 ft (3,835 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2146°N, 69.6886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 73 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 75 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 84 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 117 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 65 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 57 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 135 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 84 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 100 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 61 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 112 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 83 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 141 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 86 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 86 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 135 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 75 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 67 km
Mar 25, 2000 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in

Vilque Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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