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Cotahuasi, Peru
Full City Profile
1,529
Population
4/sq mi density
8,812 ft
Elevation
2,686 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Cotahuasi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,812 ft (2,686 m) |
| Area | 425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.2131°N, 72.8886°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 64 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 106 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in |
Cotahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.1").