Copani, Peru

Full City Profile

592 Population 7/sq mi density

12,625 ft Elevation 3,848 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Copani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,625 ft (3,848 m)
Area	85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	-16.3998°N, 69.0405°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 5.2"

Wettest Month (Jan) 7.20"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

424 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 21, 2025.

Dec 12, 1994	45 km E of Estique, Peru	M6.3	134 km
Jun 8, 2011	43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.9	91 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	98 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	65 km
Oct 25, 1996	9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru	M5.7	148 km
Jul 12, 2024	67 km E of Tarata, Peru	M5.6	115 km
May 24, 2022	42 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.5	148 km
May 12, 2021	2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.4	146 km
Jul 25, 2004	76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia	M5.4	137 km
Aug 6, 2005	59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru	M5.4	116 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	83 km
Feb 2, 2006	29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru	M5.3	117 km
Dec 1, 1998	71 km ENE of Palca, Peru	M5.3	138 km
Dec 22, 1995	26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.3	68 km
Mar 22, 2010	7 km WNW of Juli, Peru	M5.3	56 km
May 25, 2013	18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru	M5.3	66 km
Mar 4, 1998	60 km E of Estique, Peru	M5.3	133 km
Jun 29, 2013	23 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.3	87 km
Feb 24, 2002	53 km E of Chojata, Peru	M5.3	128 km
Mar 25, 2000	3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru	M5.3	61 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (151 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yucamane	Stratovolcano(es)	5,495 m (18,028 ft)	-1320	151 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	158 km
Tacora	Stratovolcano(es)	5,980 m (19,619 ft)	Unknown	166 km
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	194 km
Taapaca	Complex	5,860 m (19,226 ft)	-320	195 km
Parinacota	Stratovolcano	6,336 m (20,787 ft)	290	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
February	51°F (11°C)	6.6 in
March	51°F (10°C)	5.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
June	44°F (7°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in
August	46°F (8°C)	0.8 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
December	51°F (11°C)	5.3 in

Copani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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