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Weather & Climate in Coporaque, Peru

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Coporaque has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 365 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 35.2 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,755 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days365 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,755 ft (3,583 m)
Area113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-15.6272°N, 71.6461°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 80.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

733 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 141 km 128 km
Oct 8, 1998 16 km SSE of Pucara, Peru M6.2 61 km 136 km
Jul 8, 2008 28 km E of Lluta, Peru M6.2 41 km 123 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 99 km 186 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 87 km 110 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 144 km 199 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 11 km 7 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 145 km 111 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 146 km 180 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 128 km 126 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 98 km 33 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 95 km 121 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 22 km 33 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 105 km 121 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 133 km 184 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 108 km 144 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 131 km 26 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 145 km 207 km
Jul 12, 2022 3 km SW of La Capilla, Peru M5.5 136 km 25 km
Mar 16, 2022 10 km SW of Madrigal, Peru M5.5 26 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sabancaya (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 29 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 57 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 64 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 77 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 138 km
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
August 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in
September 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Coporaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 36°F in June to 44°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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