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Weather & Climate in Quilcate, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quilcate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,912 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,912 ft (3,326 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8191°N, 78.7243°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 107 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 64 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 144 km | 68 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 94 km | 71 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2013 | 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru | M4.7 | 133 km | 56 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 116 km | 64 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 132 km | 73 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 66 km | 125 km |
| Dec 16, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bellavista, Peru | M4.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru | M4.4 | 97 km | 102 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru | M4.4 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru | M4.4 | 111 km | 100 km |
| Aug 9, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Choros, Peru | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Quilcate has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 52°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.1").