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Weather & Climate in Colaya, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Area | 285.0 sq mi (738.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0842°N, 79.5087°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 24, 2007 | 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M6.3 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru | M5.2 | 101 km | 67 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 54 km | 68 km |
| Jul 14, 2002 | 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru | M5.0 | 111 km | 44 km |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru | M4.9 | 113 km | 32 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 41 km | 41 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru | M4.8 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M4.8 | 143 km | 52 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2012 | 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru | M4.8 | 124 km | 74 km |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M4.8 | 134 km | 70 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 77 km W of Mórrope, Peru | M4.7 | 140 km | 50 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru | M4.7 | 77 km | 96 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 30 km SSE of Sechura, Peru | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 2000 | 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru | M4.7 | 106 km | 45 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 102 km | 71 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2007 | 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
Colaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").