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Cotabambas, Peru

Full City Profile

1,604 Population 16/sq mi density
10,810 ft Elevation 3,295 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Cotabambas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,810 ft (3,295 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7471°N, 72.3562°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 73 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 144 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 67 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 11 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 137 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 61 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 143 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 97 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 73 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 126 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 44 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 62 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 109 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 139 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 32 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 26 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 59 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 48 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 88 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 119 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 7.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in

Cotabambas has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in July to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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