Weather & Climate in Zepita, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zepita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,595 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,595 ft (3,839 m) |
| Area | 74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4972°S, 69.1032°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
484 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 121 km | 148 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 40 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M6.2 | 141 km | 106 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 79 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 107 km | 255 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 34 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.8 | 141 km | 119 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 73 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 136 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 103 km | 176 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.5 | 135 km | 156 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 126 km | 156 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 91 km | 260 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 104 km | 140 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 78 km | 246 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 62 km | 220 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 56 km | 189 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 161 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 121 km | 132 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 54 km | 153 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 139 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 147 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 183 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 186 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Zepita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.3").