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Weather & Climate in Pusi, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pusi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,589 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Area215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-15.4417°N, 69.9293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 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 71 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 85 km 267 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 144 km 128 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 91 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 71 km 199 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 45 km 200 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 130 km 180 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 69 km 255 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 83 km 241 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 97 km 212 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 49 km 210 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 60 km 184 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 120 km 190 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 75 km 207 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 146 km 197 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 60 km 210 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 142 km 202 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 46 km 33 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 69 km 260 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 60 km 203 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 163 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 182 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 190 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 47°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
December 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Pusi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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