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Weather & Climate in Quichuas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quichuas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,825 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,825 ft (2,690 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.4694°N, 74.7715°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 32 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 106 km | 54 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 112 km | 116 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 88 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 81 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 109 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 80 km | 101 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 37 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 84 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 91 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 108 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 101 km | 60 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 124 km | 100 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 125 km | 103 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru | M4.9 | 50 km | 85 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru | M4.9 | 63 km | 84 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in |
Quichuas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 50°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").