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Cotaparaco, Peru

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395 Population 3/sq mi density
11,014 ft Elevation 3,357 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cotaparaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,014 ft (3,357 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9940°N, 77.5877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 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 M6.5 133 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 141 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 114 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 137 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 133 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 111 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 88 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 133 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 117 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 93 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 81 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 54 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 148 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 136 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 129 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 143 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 137 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 114 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 141 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 79 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
June 40°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 40°F (5°C) 0.1 in
September 42°F (5°C) 0.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in

Cotaparaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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