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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. The area gets 360 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,595 ft (3,839 m) |
| Area | 74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4972°N, 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").