Cochamarca, Peru

Full City Profile

424 Population 1/sq mi density

11,286 ft Elevation 3,440 meters

87°F Avg Temperature 30°C

Cochamarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	86.7°F
	61% above US avg
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,286 ft (3,440 m)
Area	590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.8625°N, 77.1290°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	109 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	74 km
Jul 31, 1995	41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	133 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	127 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	87 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	86 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	113 km
Nov 5, 1998	36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	146 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	110 km
Mar 28, 2010	14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru	M5.2	128 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	131 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	74 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	150 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	76 km
Jul 29, 2004	61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.1	122 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	127 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	100 km
Jul 28, 2007	34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.0	93 km
May 12, 2020	37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.0	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	72 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	126 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	127 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	138 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	127 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	83°F (28°C)	3.2 in
February	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
March	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
April	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.2 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
July	89°F (32°C)	0.0 in	Warmest
August	50°F (10°C)	0.0 in
September	51°F (11°C)	0.2 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.3 in

Cochamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 50°F in June to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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