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Weather & Climate in Coata, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Coata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,500 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Area215.3 sq mi (557.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-15.5706°N, 69.9492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

384 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 82 km 236 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 98 km 267 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 131 km 128 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 92 km 186 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 79 km 199 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 51 km 200 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 70 km 255 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 139 km 180 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 59 km 210 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 78 km 241 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 107 km 212 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 132 km 190 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 64 km 184 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 83 km 207 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 62 km 210 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 66 km 260 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 47 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 83 km 189 km
Jun 29, 2013 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.3 64 km 264 km
Nov 13, 1993 2 km N of Chojata, Peru M5.3 122 km 123 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 150 km
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 168 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 181 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (9°C) 0.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Coata has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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