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Coris, Peru

Ancash · Peru

Coris is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 453. Elevation: 8,031 ft (2,448 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

453 Population 3/sq mi density
8,031 ft Elevation 2,448 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
19.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population453
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation8,031 ft (2,448 m)
Population453
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,031 ft (2,448 m)
Coordinates-9.8333°, -77.7500°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (489 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coris

Coris is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 453. The city sits at an elevation of 8,031 feet (2,448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Coris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,031 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Peru avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,031 ft (2,448 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8333°N, 77.7500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 131 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 107 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 115 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 86 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 106 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 115 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 124 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 136 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 109 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 148 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 87 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 147 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 86 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 49 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 124 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 134 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 101 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 74 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 119 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 62 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 141 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Coris has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 45°F in June to 49°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Coris

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución educativa No. 86709
Institución Educativa No. 88394
Institución Educativa San Pedro
Institución Educativa No. 86153
Institución Educativa No. 86155
Institución Educativa No. 86170
Institución Educativa Andrés Guzmán Béjar
Institución Educativa No. 86154
Institución Educativa Huayup
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Airports Near Coris

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coris

What is the population of Coris?

Coris has a population of 453 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 142.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coris?

Coris has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

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