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Weather & Climate in Pocsi, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pocsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,062 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,062 ft (3,067 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5179°N, 71.3897°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
806 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jul 7, 2001 | 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M7.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 73 km | 128 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 137 km | 87 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 44 km | 136 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 70 km | 123 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 186 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 131 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2000 | 59 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 126 km | 27 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.5 | 137 km | 64 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 121 km | 109 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 58 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 110 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 122 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 147 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in |
Pocsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").