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San Silvestre de Cochán, Peru

Full City Profile

211 Population 1/sq mi density
9,567 ft Elevation 2,916 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Silvestre de Cochán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 172.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,567 ft (2,916 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9777°N, 78.7741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 172.0"
353% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 104 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 96 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 149 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 147 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 87 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 144 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 128 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 87 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 73 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 141 km
Apr 7, 2013 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.6 146 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 144 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 101 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 139 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 119 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 137 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 72 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 129 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 103 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in

San Silvestre de Cochán has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.7").

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