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Weather & Climate in Cochabamba, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cochabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,877 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,877 ft (2,096 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.4936°N, 77.8594°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jul 17, 1992 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.8 | 124 km | 45 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 98 km | 63 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 79 km | 117 km |
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 112 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2002 | 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 125 km | 47 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.6 | 125 km | 38 km |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.6 | 137 km | 34 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.4 | 125 km | 36 km |
| Mar 30, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.4 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 107 km | 51 km |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.3 | 126 km | 50 km |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru | M5.3 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Jan 15, 2019 | 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.2 | 145 km | 58 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 98 km | 48 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 76 km | 65 km |
| Dec 14, 1993 | 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 64 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 95 km | 55 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 136 km | 52 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 67 km | 53 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 33 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 108 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in |
Cochabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in August to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").