Weather & Climate in Atuncolla, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atuncolla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,654 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,654 ft (3,857 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.6887°S, 70.1439°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
462 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 88 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 109 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 109 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 143 km | 136 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 79 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 79 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 51 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 92 km | 255 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 138 km | 180 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 64 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 94 km | 241 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 212 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 57 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 190 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 83 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 52 km | 210 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 39 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 84 km | 260 km |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 21 km ENE of Chiguata, Peru | M5.3 | 134 km | 106 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 189 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 127 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 151 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 166 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Atuncolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").