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Weather & Climate in Pucuto, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pucuto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,103 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,103 ft (3,689 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5897°N, 74.8998°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 24 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 79 km | 81 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 106 km | 116 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 48 km | 90 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 114 km | 109 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 15 km NE of Humay, Peru | M5.2 | 150 km | 11 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 74 km | 84 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 101 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 90 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 111 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 76 km | 108 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 139 km | 103 km |
| Nov 4, 2012 | 22 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M4.9 | 106 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Pucuto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 48°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").