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Weather & Climate in Paucarcolla, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paucarcolla 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 12,608 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 | 12,608 ft (3,843 m) |
| Area | 198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7450°N, 70.0560°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
460 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 | 97 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 115 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 109 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 150 km | 136 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 90 km | 186 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 89 km | 199 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 61 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 148 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 85 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 83 km | 241 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 72 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 119 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 68 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 93 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 63 km | 210 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 75 km | 260 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 69 km | 203 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 74 km | 264 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 128 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 146 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 161 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Paucarcolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").