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Zurite, Peru

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1,437 Population 14/sq mi density
11,168 ft Elevation 3,404 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Zurite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,168 ft (3,404 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4547°N, 72.2556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 39 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 101 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 37 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 95 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 125 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 107 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 149 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 72 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 95 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 145 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 137 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 62 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 90 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 27 km
Jul 13, 2024 29 km ESE of Pangoa, Peru M5.1 148 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 61 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 73 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 71 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 79 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 6.0 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in

Zurite has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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