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Weather & Climate in Pillcopata, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pillcopata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 302 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 161.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0667°N, 71.1667°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 111 km | 105 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 143 km | 92 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 34 km | 28 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru | M5.1 | 73 km | 28 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 38 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 9 km ESE of Macusani, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 7 km E of Colcha, Peru | M4.9 | 106 km | 37 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 133 km | 37 km |
| May 24, 2018 | 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2022 | 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.9 | 145 km | 39 km |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru | M4.9 | 64 km | 41 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru | M4.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 10 km SW of Urcos, Peru | M4.8 | 95 km | 91 km |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru | M4.8 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 3 km NE of Macusani, Peru | M4.7 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 51 km NE of Corani, Peru | M4.7 | 113 km | 47 km |
| Apr 6, 2005 | 8 km N of Sicuani, Peru | M4.7 | 126 km | 36 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 5 km SSE of Caicay, Peru | M4.7 | 85 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 11.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 12.0 in |
Pillcopata has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 64°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.7") and July the driest (3.6").