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Colca, Peru

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646 Population 109/sq mi density
11,191 ft Elevation 3,411 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Colca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,191 ft (3,411 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates-12.3179°N, 75.2231°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 21, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 139 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 22 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 101 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 111 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 133 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 123 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 96 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 60 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 139 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 32 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 149 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 41 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 120 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 109 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 112 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 65 km
May 3, 1992 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru M5.0 79 km
Feb 18, 2025 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru M5.0 117 km
Feb 13, 2019 2 km SE of Paca, Peru M4.9 72 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in Warmest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
August 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Colca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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