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Weather & Climate in Curasco, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Curasco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,191 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,191 ft (3,411 m)
Area140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-14.0617°N, 72.5675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 66.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 114 km 105 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 124 km 101 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 149 km 111 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 147 km 126 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 45 km 92 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 25 km 33 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 143 km 33 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 132 km 144 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 20 km 91 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 119 km 26 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 150 km 96 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 105 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 144 km 111 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 31 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 79 km 114 km
Oct 24, 2000 13 km SE of Alca, Peru M5.4 130 km 107 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 24 km 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 22 km 87 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 97 km 94 km
Feb 13, 2008 9 km ESE of Orcopampa, Peru M5.2 143 km 116 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 132 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 7.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.3 in
August 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in

Curasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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