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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Quirehuara, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Quirehuara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 342 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,121 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,121 ft (2,780 m) |
| Area | 241.8 sq mi (626.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.0561°N, 74.9764°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
468 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Nov 12, 1996 | 60 km SW of Changuillo, Peru | M7.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru | M6.4 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.4 | 72 km | 43 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M6.3 | 61 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 2014 | 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 144 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru | M6.1 | 129 km | 57 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | 68 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 69 km | 101 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 54 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M6.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 46 km S of Paracas, Peru | M6.0 | 136 km | 35 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 119 km | 101 km |
| Feb 18, 2014 | 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru | M5.9 | 68 km | 57 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 104 km | 31 km |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 30 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 25 km W of Santiago, Peru | M5.8 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Jul 2, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru | M5.7 | 78 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru | M5.7 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Nov 14, 1996 | 58 km WSW of Changuillo, Peru | M5.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru | M5.7 | 67 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 14 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in |
Santiago de Quirehuara has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.0").