La Colpa, Peru

Full City Profile

603 Population 2/sq mi density

10,945 ft Elevation 3,336 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

La Colpa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,945 ft (3,336 m)
Area	248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	-7.8349°N, 78.0638°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005	18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru	M6.0	63 km
Jan 3, 2010	16 km E of Huallanca, Peru	M5.7	114 km
May 15, 2014	16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru	M5.1	146 km
Mar 15, 1996	17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru	M5.0	136 km
Jul 20, 2016	15 km E of Virú, Peru	M4.9	87 km
Aug 8, 2002	13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.9	110 km
Aug 25, 2009	23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru	M4.7	62 km
Nov 19, 1998	2 km S of Coishco, Peru	M4.7	148 km
May 7, 2015	5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru	M4.7	46 km
Feb 23, 2023	22 km SW of Quiches, Peru	M4.6	94 km
Jul 23, 2013	5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru	M4.6	150 km
Apr 6, 2013	23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru	M4.6	131 km
Jun 20, 1994	2 km NE of Celendín, Peru	M4.6	110 km
May 8, 2002	27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru	M4.6	126 km
Jan 27, 2007	8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru	M4.6	111 km
Apr 14, 2012	12 km WSW of Moche, Peru	M4.6	123 km
Mar 1, 2008	8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru	M4.6	29 km
Nov 9, 1994	17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru	M4.5	16 km
Nov 14, 1991	36 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru	M4.5	142 km
Sep 4, 2017	23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru	M4.5	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	5.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	49°F (10°C)	4.4 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	48°F (9°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
August	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
September	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
October	49°F (10°C)	4.8 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.2 in
December	50°F (10°C)	4.4 in	Warmest

La Colpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 46°F in January to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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