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Cocharcas, Peru

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529 Population 8/sq mi density
9,885 ft Elevation 3,013 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Cocharcas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,885 ft (3,013 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-13.6110°N, 73.7392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 111 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 75 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 135 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 135 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 140 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 83 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 90 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 71 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 109 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 141 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 100 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 115 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 96 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 124 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 62 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 55 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 97 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 124 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 92 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in Wettest
March 58°F (14°C) 6.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in

Cocharcas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.5").

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