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Colta, Peru
Full City Profile
324
Population
1/sq mi density
10,617 ft
Elevation
3,236 meters
70°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Colta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 58.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,617 ft (3,236 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.1631°N, 73.2940°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 128 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 107 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 145 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 38°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Colta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 38°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").