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Copa, Peru

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481 Population 1/sq mi density
11,138 ft Elevation 3,395 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Copa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,138 ft (3,395 m)
Area457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3882°N, 77.0796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 116 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 130 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 137 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 139 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 123 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 141 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 111 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 110 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 116 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 126 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 147 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 132 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 147 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 122 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 120 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 129 km
Oct 9, 1991 33 km WNW of Chancay, Peru M4.9 125 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 90 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 106 km
Oct 6, 2003 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 102 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in

Copa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 40°F in January to 53°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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