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Weather & Climate in La Colpa, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Colpa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,945 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,945 ft (3,336 m) |
| Area | 248.5 sq mi (643.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8349°N, 78.0638°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Apr 11, 2005 | 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru | M6.0 | 63 km | 130 km |
| Jan 3, 2010 | 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru | M5.7 | 114 km | 117 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Mar 15, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru | M5.0 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 15 km E of Virú, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 106 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.9 | 110 km | 77 km |
| Aug 25, 2009 | 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru | M4.7 | 62 km | 63 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 2 km S of Coishco, Peru | M4.7 | 148 km | 73 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru | M4.7 | 46 km | 48 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 22 km SW of Quiches, Peru | M4.6 | 94 km | 67 km |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru | M4.6 | 150 km | 79 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.6 | 131 km | 75 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 110 km | 125 km |
| May 8, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Puente Viru, Peru | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2007 | 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.6 | 111 km | 76 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 123 km | 71 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 29 km | 55 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 1991 | 36 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 23 km NE of Puerto Santa, Peru | M4.5 | 121 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
La Colpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 46°F in January to 50°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.6").