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Cocas, Peru

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158 Population 1/sq mi density
11,135 ft Elevation 3,394 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Cocas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,135 ft (3,394 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-13.2760°N, 75.3725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

346 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 134 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 138 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 103 km
Apr 5, 1991 21 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.3 107 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 136 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 132 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 91 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 115 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 133 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 145 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 138 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 102 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 133 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 122 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 140 km
Jul 2, 2012 29 km SSE of Santiago, Peru M5.7 130 km
Jan 25, 2019 15 km WNW of Llipata, Peru M5.7 140 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 77 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 136 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 134 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
February 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
March 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Cocas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in August to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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