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Weather & Climate in Pilchaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilchaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,811 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.4012°N, 75.0838°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 6 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 123 km | 77 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 81 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 122 km | 72 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 78 km | 116 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 103 km | 84 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 35 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 109 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 49 km | 101 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 97 km | 108 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 104 km | 87 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 103 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 92 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 63 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in |
Pilchaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 47°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.4").