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Cojata, Peru

Full City Profile

1,378 Population 3/sq mi density
15,240 ft Elevation 4,645 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Cojata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 132.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,240 ft (4,645 m)
Area556.5 sq mi (1,441.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0151°N, 69.3652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 132.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 100 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 91 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 116 km
Jun 9, 1994 92 km E of Sina, Peru M6.1 123 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 103 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 60 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 96 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 95 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 125 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 124 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 121 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 118 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 145 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 125 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 79 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 115 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 131 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 119 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 124 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.8 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 44°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in

Cojata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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