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Weather & Climate in Puyca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puyca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,005 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
38°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,005 ft (3,659 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0593°N, 72.6915°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
654 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 108 km | 101 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 144 km | 123 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 96 km | 110 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru | M6.0 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 43 km | 111 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 149 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 65 km | 121 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 74 km | 121 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 84 km | 97 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 134 km | 144 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 92 km | 91 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 69 km | 98 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 8 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.5 | 98 km | 105 km |
| Aug 25, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Urasqui, Peru | M5.5 | 127 km | 62 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 26 km SE of Urasqui, Peru | M5.5 | 128 km | 93 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 62 km | 112 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 56 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 105 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 175 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
Puyca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 38°F in July to 45°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.1").