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Weather & Climate in Checcapucara, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Checcapucara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,526 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,526 ft (3,818 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.1843°N, 71.6942°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 131 km | 105 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 110 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 58 km | 126 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 212 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 76 km | 92 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 190 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 197 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 99 km | 91 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 57 km | 144 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 131 km | 202 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 57 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 74 km | 111 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 87 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 153 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 144 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 115 km | 96 km |
| Feb 13, 2008 | 9 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.2 | 140 km | 116 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 37 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 154 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Checcapucara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in January to 47°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.2").