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Weather & Climate in Cotaruse, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cotaruse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 39°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 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 177.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,673 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
39°F Jul (4°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,673 ft (3,253 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.4158°N, 73.2052°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
342 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 | 44 km | 101 km |
| May 23, 2010 | 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M6.1 | 135 km | 101 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 108 km | 101 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 107 km | 111 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 123 km | 92 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.7 | 113 km | 97 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 148 km | 107 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 3 km NE of Alca, Peru | M5.6 | 92 km | 26 km |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru | M5.6 | 130 km | 98 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 67 km | 91 km |
| Jul 29, 1991 | 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru | M5.5 | 83 km | 96 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 25 km SE of Cahuacho, Peru | M5.5 | 142 km | 105 km |
| May 10, 1996 | 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru | M5.5 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Oct 24, 2000 | 13 km SE of Alca, Peru | M5.4 | 107 km | 107 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 126 km | 114 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2017 | 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru | M5.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Chichas, Peru | M5.4 | 134 km | 109 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 146 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
Cotaruse has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 38°F in January to 46°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and June the driest (0.4").