Santa Clara de Cosme, Peru

Full City Profile

932 Population 46/sq mi density

11,398 ft Elevation 3,474 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Santa Clara de Cosme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	11,398 ft (3,474 m)
Area	20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.5733°N, 74.6587°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Feb) 5.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 21, 2001	5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.7	145 km
May 8, 1991	15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru	M5.6	146 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	47 km
Feb 14, 2019	49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru	M5.5	59 km
Aug 2, 1993	59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru	M5.4	109 km
Jan 19, 2018	24 km W of Vinchos, Peru	M5.3	73 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	135 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	128 km
Apr 8, 1996	21 km SW of Ayna, Peru	M5.3	72 km
May 28, 2008	6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru	M5.2	63 km
Sep 1, 1995	34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.2	118 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	97 km
May 13, 2019	11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru	M5.2	52 km
Apr 7, 2022	13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru	M5.1	105 km
Jul 9, 2021	10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru	M5.1	86 km
Apr 25, 2000	8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru	M5.1	84 km
Apr 10, 2022	6 km WSW of Comas, Peru	M5.0	107 km
May 3, 1992	11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru	M5.0	137 km
Jul 15, 2012	7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru	M5.0	146 km
Feb 18, 2025	9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru	M5.0	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	5.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
June	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.7 in
August	51°F (10°C)	1.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
December	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in

Santa Clara de Cosme has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").

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