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Weather & Climate in Pucyura, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pucyura 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 11,089 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 | 11,089 ft (3,380 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.4789°N, 72.1117°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 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 | 42 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 38 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 147 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 100 km | 91 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 121 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 87 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 82 km | 96 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 71 km | 87 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 91 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2003 | 6 km N of Colcha, Peru | M5.0 | 48 km | 38 km |
| Sep 2, 2019 | central Peru | M5.0 | 79 km | 80 km |
| Aug 10, 2010 | 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.0 | 88 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Pucyura has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 53°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.2").