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Coracora, Peru

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7,420 Population 11/sq mi density
10,561 ft Elevation 3,219 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 32°C
Coracora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

87°F Jan (30°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average88.9°F
65% above US avg
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,561 ft (3,219 m)
Area698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-15.0333°N, 73.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 138 km
Jun 28, 2024 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.2 114 km
Sep 25, 2013 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 119 km
Jan 14, 2018 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru M7.1 129 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 54 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 119 km
Jun 29, 2024 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.1 140 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 137 km
Jun 16, 2024 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru M6.0 115 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 49 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 95 km
May 3, 2005 central Peru M5.9 91 km
Jul 12, 2024 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 123 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 149 km
Jun 29, 2015 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 121 km
May 18, 2009 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 133 km
Sep 28, 2004 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru M5.8 108 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 146 km
Jun 28, 2007 41 km SW of Acarí, Peru M5.8 139 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 103 138 km
2024 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
2018 S. PERU Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
2013 S. PERU Earthquake 0.1 m 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 162 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (30°C) 4.7 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in
September 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in

Coracora has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 46°F in June to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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