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Weather & Climate in Colca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,813 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,813 ft (2,991 m) |
| Area | 168.0 sq mi (435.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.7126°N, 74.0344°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 110 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 42 km | 101 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 149 km | 31 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 117 km | 101 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 49 km | 107 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 57 km | 96 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 57 km | 101 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 80 km | 81 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 102 km | 72 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 96 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 149 km | 87 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru | M5.3 | 75 km | 94 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 82 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 93 km | 109 km |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru | M5.2 | 108 km | 70 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru | M5.2 | 63 km | 93 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 139 km | 87 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 142 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Colca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 43°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (0.2").