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Weather & Climate in Quinistaquillas, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quinistaquillas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 142.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,869 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
32°F Jul (0°C)
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Area | 781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.7488°N, 70.8796°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
756 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 | 33 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 138 km | 24 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 28 km E of Lluta, Peru | M6.2 | 126 km | 123 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 90 km | 136 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 150 km | 146 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 147 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 99 km | 104 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 57 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 118 km | 116 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 51 km | 32 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.5 | 109 km | 64 km |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru | M5.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 65 km | 109 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru | M5.5 | 94 km | 74 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 | 126 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 16 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 62 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 87 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 32°F (0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
Quinistaquillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").