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Weather & Climate in Colasay, Peru

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

Colasay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Area20,743.3 sq mi (53,725.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9788°N, 79.0687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 127 km 67 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 145 km 49 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 103 km 68 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 74 km 44 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 44 km 41 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 86 km 32 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 144 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 61 km 33 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 37 km 33 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 90 km 56 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 101 km 96 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 126 km 71 km
Dec 26, 1990 54 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.6 126 km 33 km
Jan 8, 2014 16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru M4.6 149 km 72 km
Jul 27, 2004 26 km N of Bellavista, Peru M4.6 77 km 65 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 88 km 64 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 73 km 73 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 101 km 33 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 142 km 125 km
Mar 27, 2000 19 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.5 100 km 76 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
February 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
July 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in

Colasay has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.3").

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