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Weather & Climate in Pujocucho, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pujocucho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 88°F (31°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 128.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,976 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 87.8°F |
| 63% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,976 ft (3,955 m) |
| Area | 499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.1536°N, 70.3565°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
856 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 81 km | 128 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 88 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 143 km | 118 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 103 km | 37 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 100 km | 106 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 41 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 90 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 80 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 108 km | 57 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 92 km | 119 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 106 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 46 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 34 km | 32 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 104 km | 176 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 71 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 150 km | 113 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 145 km | 92 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 102 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 14 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 17 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 80 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 139 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Pujocucho has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 32°F in June to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.0").