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Weather & Climate in Villa Alto Camilaca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villa Alto Camilaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 86°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 128.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,348 feet.
Temperature
86°F Jan (30°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,348 ft (3,459 m) |
| Area | 499.4 sq mi (1,293.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.2432°N, 70.3886°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
888 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 | 89 km | 128 km |
| Jun 26, 2001 | 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M6.7 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 68 km ESE of Palca, Peru | M6.3 | 139 km | 118 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 88 km | 148 km |
| Apr 1, 1997 | 73 km SE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 149 km | 114 km |
| May 6, 2010 | 21 km S of Las Yaras, Peru | M6.2 | 92 km | 37 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 97 km | 106 km |
| Jul 13, 2005 | 13 km NE of Calana, Peru | M5.9 | 73 km | 80 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru | M5.9 | 31 km | 104 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 94 km | 146 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 48 km SE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 106 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2004 | 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru | M5.8 | 98 km | 57 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 89 km | 119 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru | M5.7 | 32 km | 32 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 45 km | 116 km |
| May 25, 2006 | 58 km SSE of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 105 km | 176 km |
| Feb 26, 2002 | 63 km SSE of Palca, Peru | M5.6 | 138 km | 92 km |
| Jun 24, 2001 | 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru | M5.6 | 133 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: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 174 | 92 km |
| 1895 | NORTHERN CHILE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 44 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 | 24 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 86 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 134 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 167 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in |
Villa Alto Camilaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 41°F in June to 86°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (0.0").