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Weather & Climate in Quilahuani, Peru

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

Quilahuani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°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 3.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,548 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,548 ft (3,215 m)
Area217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-17.3180°N, 70.2585°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.80"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

915 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 102 km 128 km
Mar 6, 2011 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru M6.3 123 km 118 km
Oct 10, 2017 58 km E of Arica, Chile M6.3 149 km 85 km
Dec 12, 1994 45 km E of Estique, Peru M6.3 72 km 148 km
May 6, 2010 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru M6.2 88 km 37 km
May 14, 2012 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru M6.2 81 km 106 km
Apr 1, 1997 73 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 134 km 114 km
Apr 1, 1997 90 km SE of Palca, Peru M6.2 150 km 116 km
Jul 13, 2005 13 km NE of Calana, Peru M5.9 61 km 80 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 83 km 146 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 29 km 104 km
May 17, 1990 48 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.8 108 km 106 km
Apr 16, 2005 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru M5.8 73 km 119 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 129 km 33 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 104 km 57 km
Feb 25, 1990 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia M5.7 144 km 141 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 48 km 32 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 29 km 116 km
Aug 9, 2001 71 km SE of Palca, Peru M5.6 129 km 113 km
Feb 20, 2003 73 km W of Arica, Chile M5.6 147 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 96 km
1895 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake — — 109 km
1715 PERU Earthquake — — 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 16 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 35 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 68 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 101 km
Taapaca Complex 5,860 m (19,226 ft) -320 118 km
Parinacota Stratovolcano 6,336 m (20,787 ft) 290 151 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.0 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 47°F (8°C) 0.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in

Quilahuani has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in June to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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