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Weather & Climate in Palpacachi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palpacachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 66.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,810 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,810 ft (3,295 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8721°N, 72.5084°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 92 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 140 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 28 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 139 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 42 km | 91 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 140 km | 26 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 92 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 41 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 94 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 24 km | 96 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 88 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 93 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 37 km | 91 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 12 km | 87 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 76 km | 38 km |
| Feb 9, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Cayarani, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 129 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in |
Palpacachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 38°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.3").