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Weather & Climate in San Antonio de Esquilache, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio de Esquilache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 15,479 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
34°F Jul (1°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,479 ft (4,718 m) |
| Area | 198.0 sq mi (512.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.1015°N, 70.2859°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
605 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 26, 2022 | 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru | M7.2 | 133 km | 236 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 63 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 120 km | 136 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 119 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 101 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 95 km | 200 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 123 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 136 km | 146 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 109 km | 210 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 110 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 145 km | 116 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 32 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 94 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 123 km | 207 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru | M5.5 | 124 km | 25 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 18 km W of Camilaca, Peru | M5.5 | 130 km | 109 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 87 km | 210 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 108 km | 260 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 82 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 103 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 121 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 35°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
San Antonio de Esquilache has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 34°F in July to 42°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (0.1").