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Weather & Climate in Putina, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Putina 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 363 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,556 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,556 ft (3,827 m) |
| Area | 81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.4751°N, 69.4306°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
310 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 | 112 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 115 km | 267 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 119 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 145 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 96 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 17 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 96 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 212 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 46 km | 241 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 113 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 210 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 29 km | 260 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 142 km | 153 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 220 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru | M5.3 | 113 km | 201 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 189 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 24 km | 264 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 197 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in |
Putina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.2").