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Weather & Climate in Ocoruro, Peru

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

Ocoruro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 91.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,458 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,458 ft (4,102 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0525°N, 71.1289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 91.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 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 91 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 111 km 267 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 123 km 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 122 km 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 73 km 199 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 49 km 186 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 94 km 7 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 92 km 200 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 62 km 180 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 61 km 126 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 95 km 210 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 91 km 33 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 75 km 212 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 76 km 184 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 106 km 190 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 103 km 197 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 60 km 144 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 72 km 207 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 77 km 210 km
Jan 29, 2019 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru M5.5 143 km 112 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 100 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 113 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 134 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 135 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 138 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 7.4 in Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 7.0 in
March 44°F (6°C) 5.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
August 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
September 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Warmest

Ocoruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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