Ccolo, Peru

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3,857 Population 34/sq mi density
12,664 ft Elevation 3,860 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Ccolo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation12,664 ft (3,860 m)
Area113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates15.5061°S, 71.4918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 80.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

718 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 145 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 140 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 60 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 69 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 124 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 80 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 107 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 132 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 31 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 111 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 126 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 113 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 111 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 135 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 123 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 140 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 35 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 114 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 93 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 50 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 76 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 77 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 90 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 140 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
September 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Ccolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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