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Vilque, Peru

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731 Population 12/sq mi density
12,710 ft Elevation 3,874 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Vilque 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 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,710 ft (3,874 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-15.7667°N, 70.2586°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

499 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 96 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 118 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 95 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 129 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 83 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 74 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 58 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 140 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 106 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 72 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 114 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 104 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 147 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 59 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 88 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 52 km
Jun 3, 2023 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru M5.4 143 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 41 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 97 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 113 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 141 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 144 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 158 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.8 in Warmest
December 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in

Vilque has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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