Colonia, Peru

Full City Profile

190 Population 1/sq mi density

11,043 ft Elevation 3,366 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Colonia 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	11,043 ft (3,366 m)
Area	176.9 sq mi (458.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.6328°N, 75.8906°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	114 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	129 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	118 km
Aug 18, 2007	7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru	M6.0	137 km
Feb 2, 2009	40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M6.0	128 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	91 km
Aug 17, 2007	44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.9	133 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	111 km
Aug 19, 2007	45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.8	135 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	87 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	100 km
Aug 19, 2007	32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	129 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	113 km
May 6, 2012	14 km SE of Humay, Peru	M5.6	132 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	91 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	95 km
Apr 21, 2001	51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	132 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	142 km
Aug 16, 2007	43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru	M5.6	130 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	114 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	149 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	144 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	140 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	144 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	117 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
March	50°F (10°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
April	49°F (9°C)	1.3 in
May	47°F (8°C)	0.2 in
June	45°F (7°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.0 in
August	45°F (7°C)	0.1 in
September	47°F (8°C)	0.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
November	49°F (9°C)	1.0 in
December	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in

Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 39°F in January to 50°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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