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Weather & Climate in Pucara, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pucara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 14,278 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
32°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,278 ft (4,352 m) |
| Area | 870.3 sq mi (2,254.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.9799°N, 71.4599°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 149 km | 87 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 100 km | 128 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 31 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 17 km | 136 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 103 km | 110 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 103 km | 186 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 149 km | 200 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 127 km | 121 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 133 km | 184 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 144 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 127 km | 210 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru | M5.5 | 57 km | 12 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 48 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 74 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 96 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 112 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 164 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 33°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Pucara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 32°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").