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Weather & Climate in Julcamarca, Peru

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

Julcamarca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,564 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,564 ft (3,220 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0145°N, 74.4447°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 102 km 101 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 96 km 107 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 92 km 104 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 111 km 101 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 95 km 10 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 145 km 96 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 147 km 54 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 50 km 72 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 28 km 81 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 82 km 109 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 146 km 101 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 106 km 90 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 10 km 84 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 63 km 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 68 km 60 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 94 km 87 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 94 km 79 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 114 km 80 km
Jun 1, 2016 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 85 km 83 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 105 km 85 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in Wettest
March 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Julcamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 41°F in January to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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