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Weather & Climate in Quinua, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quinua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,781 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,781 ft (3,286 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.0492°N, 74.1386°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 100 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 98 km | 107 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 113 km | 101 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 132 km | 96 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 52 km | 81 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 137 km | 94 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 30 km | 72 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 128 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 36 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 102 km | 109 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 129 km | 93 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 44 km | 60 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 125 km | 87 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 92 km | 108 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.0 | 115 km | 80 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 70 km | 79 km |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 20 km SSW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 111 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in |
Quinua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.2").