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Weather & Climate in Urasqui, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urasqui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,690 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.0315°N, 73.1742°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
869 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 139 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 145 km | 40 km |
| Apr 3, 1999 | 6 km SE of Camaná, Peru | M6.8 | 89 km | 87 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 87 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 65 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 83 km | 110 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 148 km | 18 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 56 km SSW of Quilca, Peru | M6.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 80 km | 111 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 82 km | 121 km |
| Nov 4, 1990 | 15 km N of Iray, Peru | M5.8 | 69 km | 121 km |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 108 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 26 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 65 km | 29 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 73 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M5.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 56 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 113 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 114 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in |
Urasqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and April the driest (0.0").