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Weather & Climate in Pilcuyo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pilcuyo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 12,575 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,575 ft (3,833 m) |
| Area | 726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1104°N, 69.5542°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
484 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 130 km | 128 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 124 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 68 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 108 km | 146 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 39 km | 241 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 134 km | 184 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 176 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 130 km | 210 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 48 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 9 km | 189 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 3 km | 220 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 52 km | 264 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 57 km | 246 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 134 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 138 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 149 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in |
Pilcuyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.2").