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Weather & Climate in Ollachea, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ollachea has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,464 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,464 ft (3,799 m) |
| Area | 442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7940°N, 70.4722°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 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 | 125 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 108 km | 267 km |
| Jan 10, 1994 | 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru | M6.9 | 122 km | 596 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 139 km | 199 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 97 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 120 km | 126 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 150 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 74 km | 190 km |
| Mar 10, 1996 | 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 57 km | 197 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 135 km | 207 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 144 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 54 km | 202 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 144 km | 153 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 87 km | 171 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 76 km | 29 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 28 km |
| May 20, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Azángaro, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 227 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 107 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Ollachea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.3").