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Weather & Climate in Pichigua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pichigua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 44°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 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,684 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,684 ft (3,866 m) |
| Area | 337.8 sq mi (875.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.6814°N, 71.4169°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
515 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 | 124 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 136 km | 267 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 149 km | 123 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 112 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 100 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 136 km | 200 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 22 km | 126 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 69 km | 180 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 210 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 99 km | 212 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 135 km | 92 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 122 km | 184 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 116 km | 190 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 109 km | 207 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 91 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 100 km | 197 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 57 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 128 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 149 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
Pichigua has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in June to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.1").