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Coalaque, Peru

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365 Population 1/sq mi density
7,467 ft Elevation 2,276 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Coalaque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 32°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 142.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 32°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average32.0°F
41% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average32°F (0°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,467 ft (2,276 m)
Area781.5 sq mi (2,024.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.6506°N, 71.0214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 142.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 7, 2001 51 km SW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M7.6 150 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 38 km
Jun 26, 2001 34 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M6.7 139 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 72 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 107 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 150 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 135 km
Dec 15, 1991 14 km SSW of Totoral, Peru M5.9 116 km
Jun 23, 2001 44 km SSW of Mollendo, Peru M5.8 148 km
Jun 23, 2001 21 km S of Pacocha, Peru M5.8 137 km
Jan 27, 2004 31 km SE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.8 132 km
Jun 8, 1990 44 km S of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.7 133 km
Oct 25, 1996 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru M5.7 136 km
Aug 26, 2003 20 km ESE of Torata, Peru M5.7 68 km
Jun 23, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 146 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km WSW of Pacocha, Peru M5.6 133 km
Jun 25, 2001 9 km ENE of Locumba, Peru M5.5 109 km
Jun 24, 2001 48 km SSW of Punta de Bombón, Peru M5.5 144 km
Jun 27, 2001 33 km SW of Pacocha, Peru M5.5 148 km
Feb 7, 2007 22 km ESE of El Algarrobal, Peru M5.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1604 S. PERU Earthquake 5.0 m 174 137 km
1715 PERU Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 19 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 75 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 81 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 106 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 131 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 149 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 178 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
May 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
July 32°F (0°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 42°F (5°C) 0.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in Warmest

Coalaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 31°F in January to 48°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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