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Colcabamba, Peru
Full City Profile
359
Population
3/sq mi density
11,033 ft
Elevation
3,363 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Colcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,033 ft (3,363 m) |
| Area | 142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.5947°N, 77.8089°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 117 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Colcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.0").