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Coris, Peru

Full City Profile

453 Population 3/sq mi density
8,031 ft Elevation 2,448 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US 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 US 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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