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Weather & Climate in Poroy, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poroy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,519 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,519 ft (3,511 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4971°N, 72.0425°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
138 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 | 46 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 141 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 40 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 142 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 118 km | 114 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 139 km | 28 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 76 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 82 km | 80 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 42 km | 38 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 92 km | 89 km |
| Nov 15, 2013 | 16 km W of Coporaque, Peru | M4.9 | 150 km | 123 km |
| Jun 30, 2009 | 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru | M4.9 | 147 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Poroy has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in June to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").