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Weather & Climate in Quiñota, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quiñota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,795 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,795 ft (3,595 m) |
| Area | 995.2 sq mi (2,577.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.3115°N, 72.1390°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
389 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 134 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 95 km | 126 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 145 km | 111 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 60 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 52 km | 91 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 78 km | 144 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 11 km SW of Tapay, Peru | M5.5 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 20 km NNW of Ayo, Peru | M5.5 | 137 km | 112 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 91 km | 111 km |
| Dec 26, 1994 | 6 km NE of Madrigal, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 2000 | 13 km SE of Alca, Peru | M5.4 | 117 km | 107 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 30 km | 114 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 4 km SE of Choco, Peru | M5.4 | 144 km | 134 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru | M5.4 | 139 km | 109 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 86 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 125 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 167 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 40°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Quiñota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 40°F in July to 51°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.2").