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Weather & Climate in San Miguel de Ollaraya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel de Ollaraya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,621 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,621 ft (3,847 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.2196°N, 68.9909°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 81 km | 255 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 111 km | 146 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 50 km | 241 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 136 km | 176 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 137 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 68 km | 260 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 40 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 58 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 56 km | 189 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 83 km | 153 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 264 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 50 km | 246 km |
| May 7, 1996 | 5 km E of Caminaca, Peru | M5.2 | 148 km | 242 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 27 km W of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 2007 | 73 km S of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 113 km | 173 km |
| Sep 29, 2012 | 58 km SE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.1 | 116 km | 138 km |
| Jan 10, 1995 | 23 km W of Desaguadero, Peru | M5.1 | 45 km | 171 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 77 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.0 | 142 km | 142 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 60 km W of Patacamaya, Bolivia | M5.0 | 128 km | 204 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 167 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 172 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in |
San Miguel de Ollaraya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.4").