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Weather & Climate in Vizcachane, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vizcachane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 14,541 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,541 ft (4,432 m)
Area788.2 sq mi (2,041.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-15.8086°N, 71.2011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

712 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 140 km 236 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 94 km 128 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 62 km 123 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 41 km 136 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 118 km 199 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 71 km 186 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 130 km 110 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 115 km 200 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 60 km 7 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 143 km 126 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 141 km 180 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 74 km 33 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 138 km 212 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 144 km 121 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 128 km 210 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 150 km 33 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 99 km 184 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 120 km 207 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 131 km 144 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 75 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 55 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 70 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 97 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 99 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 128 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 162 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 182 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in Warmest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
May 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
June 33°F (0°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 32°F (0°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 33°F (1°C) 0.2 in
September 37°F (3°C) 0.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

Vizcachane has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 32°F in July to 42°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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