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Weather & Climate in Copani, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Copani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,625 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,625 ft (3,848 m) |
| Area | 85.7 sq mi (221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.3998°N, 69.0405°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
424 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Dec 12, 1994 | 45 km E of Estique, Peru | M6.3 | 134 km | 148 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.9 | 91 km | 146 km |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru | M5.9 | 98 km | 255 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.8 | 65 km | 241 km |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ticaco, Peru | M5.7 | 148 km | 116 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 67 km E of Tarata, Peru | M5.6 | 115 km | 176 km |
| May 24, 2022 | 42 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.5 | 148 km | 156 km |
| May 12, 2021 | 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 76 km WNW of Curahuara de Carangas, Bolivia | M5.4 | 137 km | 156 km |
| Aug 6, 2005 | 59 km ENE of Tarata, Peru | M5.4 | 116 km | 140 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.4 | 83 km | 260 km |
| Feb 2, 2006 | 29 km ENE of Chuquitira, Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 71 km ENE of Palca, Peru | M5.3 | 138 km | 161 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia | M5.3 | 68 km | 246 km |
| Mar 22, 2010 | 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru | M5.3 | 56 km | 189 km |
| May 25, 2013 | 18 km E of Mazo Cruz, Peru | M5.3 | 66 km | 153 km |
| Mar 4, 1998 | 60 km E of Estique, Peru | M5.3 | 133 km | 132 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 23 km SSE of Putina, Peru | M5.3 | 87 km | 264 km |
| Feb 24, 2002 | 53 km E of Chojata, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 3 km E of Pilcuyo, Peru | M5.3 | 61 km | 220 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yucamane (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 151 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 158 km |
| Tacora | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,980 m (19,619 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 194 km |
| Taapaca | Complex | 5,860 m (19,226 ft) | -320 | 195 km |
| Parinacota | Stratovolcano | 6,336 m (20,787 ft) | 290 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in |
Copani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 44°F in June to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.3").