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Weather & Climate in Querocotillo, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Querocotillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2736°N, 79.0382°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 104 km | 44 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 68 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 23 km | 41 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 99 km | 71 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 103 km | 56 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 125 km | 96 km |
| Jul 27, 2004 | 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru | M4.6 | 103 km | 65 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 75 km | 73 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 77 km | 64 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 119 km | 125 km |
| Mar 27, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.5 | 125 km | 76 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2006 | 15 km NE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.5 | 137 km | 123 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in |
Querocotillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in January to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.2").