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Viraco, Peru
Full City Profile
1,102
Population
3/sq mi density
10,548 ft
Elevation
3,215 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Viraco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 151.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,548 ft (3,215 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.6569°N, 72.5253°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 34 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 47 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Viraco has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 35°F in January to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").