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Weather & Climate in Potoni, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potoni has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 15,020 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,020 ft (4,578 m) |
| Area | 442.9 sq mi (1,147.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.3902°N, 70.1053°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 61 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 36 km | 267 km |
| Jan 10, 1994 | 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru | M6.9 | 137 km | 596 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 81 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 126 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 98 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 76 km | 180 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 129 km | 126 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 83 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 212 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 29 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 105 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 78 km | 207 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 52 km | 197 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 210 km |
| Oct 14, 1999 | 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru | M5.5 | 43 km | 202 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 103 km | 203 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 146 km | 144 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 110 km | 201 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Potoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 37°F in July to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.1").