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Weather & Climate in San Silvestre de Cochán, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Silvestre de Cochán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 172.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,567 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,567 ft (2,916 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9777°N, 78.7741°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 104 km | 130 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru | M5.1 | 96 km | 64 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M5.0 | 149 km | 41 km |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 68 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru | M4.9 | 87 km | 41 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 1993 | 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru | M4.7 | 87 km | 71 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru | M4.6 | 73 km | 125 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru | M4.6 | 141 km | 55 km |
| Apr 7, 2013 | 37 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru | M4.6 | 146 km | 74 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru | M4.6 | 144 km | 71 km |
| Jun 10, 2000 | 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2008 | 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru | M4.6 | 139 km | 73 km |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru | M4.6 | 119 km | 64 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru | M4.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru | M4.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2000 | 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru | M4.4 | 129 km | 100 km |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru | M4.4 | 103 km | 102 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru | M4.4 | 72 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in |
San Silvestre de Cochán has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.7").