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Weather & Climate in Juliaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Juliaca 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. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,579 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) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,579 ft (3,834 m) |
| Area | 215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5000°N, 70.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
387 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 | 68 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 88 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 127 km | 128 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 61 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 71 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 33 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 121 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 90 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 44 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 91 km | 212 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 99 km | 241 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 119 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 43 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 65 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 197 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 141 km | 202 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 41 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 87 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 94 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 145 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 172 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 187 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in |
Juliaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").