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Weather & Climate in Ccochaccasa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ccochaccasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 226.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,698 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,698 ft (4,175 m) |
| Area | 198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.9257°N, 74.7702°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 120 km | 101 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 62 km | 104 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 111 km | 107 km |
| May 6, 2012 | 14 km SE of Humay, Peru | M5.6 | 149 km | 54 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 125 km | 101 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 81 km | 72 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 40 km | 81 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 116 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 115 km | 101 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 15 km NE of Humay, Peru | M5.2 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 86 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 39 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 78 km | 109 km |
| Aug 20, 2017 | 19 km SSW of Huancano, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 80 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 68 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 98 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 43 km | 108 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 132 km | 100 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in |
Ccochaccasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 45°F in June to 59°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.4").