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Viracochan, Peru

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377 Population 4/sq mi density
8,799 ft Elevation 2,682 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Viracochan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,799 ft (2,682 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5941°N, 74.3308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 148 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 148 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 82 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 48 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 98 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 76 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 39 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 58 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 77 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 129 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 51 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 101 km
Aug 17, 1995 54 km WNW of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 128 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 129 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 124 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 149 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 130 km
Jan 22, 2011 7 km WSW of Pangoa, Peru M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
February 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 53°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in

Viracochan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 43°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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