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Corcona, Peru

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977 Population 18/sq mi density
4,078 ft Elevation 1,243 meters
89°F Avg Temperature 31°C
Corcona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 89°F (32°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average88.5°F
64% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,078 ft (1,243 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-11.9099°N, 76.5805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 29 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 90 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 139 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 142 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 5 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 150 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 111 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 84 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 98 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 89 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 87 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 75 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 121 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 61 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 70 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 97 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 77 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 115 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 87 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 129 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 68 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 57 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 60 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 138 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 47 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
February 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
March 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Corcona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in August to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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