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Weather & Climate in Lloque, Peru

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

Lloque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,660 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,660 ft (3,554 m)
Area939.1 sq mi (2,432.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.3333°N, 70.7333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

746 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 20 km 128 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 115 km 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 76 km 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 147 km 199 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 112 km 186 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 131 km 7 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 129 km 200 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 136 km 104 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 147 km 33 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 145 km 210 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 92 km 32 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 122 km 184 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 141 km 116 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 143 km 12 km
May 30, 2004 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru M5.5 103 km 109 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 113 km 210 km
Jun 25, 2001 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru M5.5 138 km 74 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 71 km 25 km
Nov 4, 2012 21 km NE of Lluta, Peru M5.4 133 km 138 km
Aug 15, 1996 27 km WSW of San Antonio, Peru M5.4 121 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1715 PERU Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 33 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 86 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 87 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 111 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 135 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 159 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 185 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in
June 39°F (4°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 39°F (4°C) 0.2 in
September 42°F (6°C) 0.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Warmest

Lloque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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