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Weather & Climate in Pichirhua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pichirhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 275.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,009 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
35°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,009 ft (2,746 m) |
| Area | 140.4 sq mi (363.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.8608°N, 73.0736°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 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 | 127 km | 105 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 98 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 138 km | 101 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 88 km | 92 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 107 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 65 km | 91 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 102 km | 96 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 136 km | 114 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 50 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 50 km | 94 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 38 km | 96 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 47 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 62 km | 93 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 49 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 41 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 189 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in |
Pichirhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in January to 58°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.5").