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Weather & Climate in Sitajara, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sitajara has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,046 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,046 ft (3,062 m) |
| Area | 217.9 sq mi (564.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.3756°N, 70.1338°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
921 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 114 km | 128 km |
| Mar 23, 2015 | 94 km SW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M6.4 | 149 km | 130 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 58 km | 148 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 109 km | 118 km |
| Oct 10, 2017 | 58 km E of Arica, Chile | M6.3 | 139 km | 85 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 121 km | 114 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 90 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 137 km | 116 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 88 km | 37 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 67 km | 106 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 53 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 35 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 73 km | 146 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 58 km | 119 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 95 km | 106 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 112 km | 57 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 15 km | 116 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 76 km WSW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.7 | 129 km | 141 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 62 km | 32 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 112 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 102 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 22 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 46 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 105 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 114 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 137 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
Sitajara has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 43°F in July to 53°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.0").