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Weather & Climate in Vilque, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vilque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,710 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
44°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,710 ft (3,874 m) |
| Area | 62.9 sq mi (162.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.7667°N, 70.2586°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 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 | 96 km | 236 km |
| Mar 1, 2019 | 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru | M7.0 | 118 km | 267 km |
| May 24, 1991 | 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru | M6.8 | 95 km | 128 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru | M6.2 | 129 km | 136 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru | M6.1 | 83 km | 199 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru | M6.1 | 74 km | 186 km |
| Jun 16, 1994 | 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru | M6.0 | 58 km | 200 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.9 | 140 km | 180 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 106 km | 255 km |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru | M5.8 | 72 km | 210 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru | M5.8 | 114 km | 212 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 104 km | 241 km |
| Mar 15, 2009 | 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.7 | 147 km | 190 km |
| May 3, 2020 | 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru | M5.7 | 59 km | 184 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru | M5.6 | 88 km | 207 km |
| Feb 16, 2001 | 11 km W of Lampa, Peru | M5.5 | 52 km | 210 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 3 km SSE of Chivay, Peru | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 6 km S of Lampa, Peru | M5.4 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 97 km | 260 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 121 km | 246 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 113 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 141 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 158 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in |
Vilque has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").