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Weather & Climate in Colca, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,191 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,191 ft (3,411 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.3179°N, 75.2231°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 22 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km SE of Omas, Peru | M5.5 | 111 km | 77 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 133 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 123 km | 81 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 60 km | 116 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 139 km | 72 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 32 km | 101 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 109 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 41 km | 90 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 120 km | 84 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 109 km | 108 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 79 km | 100 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 117 km | 103 km |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 2 km SE of Paca, Peru | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru | M4.9 | 107 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Colca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 46°F in June to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.4").