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Weather & Climate in Copa Chico, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copa Chico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,735 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,735 ft (3,272 m) |
| Area | 137.0 sq mi (354.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2802°N, 77.5674°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 31, 1995 | 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 56 km | 117 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.7 | 132 km | 63 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru | M5.2 | 137 km | 126 km |
| Mar 28, 2010 | 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru | M5.2 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.2 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Nov 22, 1990 | 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.1 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.1 | 106 km | 53 km |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 126 km | 76 km |
| Mar 28, 2015 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M5.0 | 121 km | 53 km |
| Jul 23, 1997 | 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 66 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 34 km | 29 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru | M4.9 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru | M4.9 | 107 km | 15 km |
| May 19, 1997 | 45 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 137 km | 50 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru | M4.8 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Oct 9, 1999 | 48 km SW of Chimbote, Peru | M4.8 | 150 km | 51 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 142 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 9 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Copa Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 47°F in June to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").