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Cochas, Peru
Full City Profile
262
Population
3/sq mi density
9,104 ft
Elevation
2,775 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Cochas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,104 ft (2,775 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.2955°N, 76.1595°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 136 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 118 km |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 130 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 107 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 97 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Cochas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 38°F in August to 43°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.1").