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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Pupuja, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Santiago de Pupuja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,858 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,858 ft (3,919 m)
Area206.0 sq mi (533.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0537°N, 70.2774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 26.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 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 16 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 40 km 267 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 61 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 18 km 199 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 22 km 200 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 73 km 180 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 119 km 255 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 124 km 126 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 8 km 210 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 40 km 212 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 139 km 241 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 31 km 184 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 68 km 190 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 20 km 207 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 140 km 144 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 91 km 197 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 89 km 202 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 39 km 210 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 132 km 111 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 40 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 151 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 183 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 184 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 44°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in

Santiago de Pupuja has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 42°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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