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Weather & Climate in Santa Clara de Cosme, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Clara de Cosme experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 35.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 11,398 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,398 ft (3,474 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -12.5733°N, 74.6587°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2001 | 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1991 | 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru | M5.6 | 146 km | 107 km |
| Jan 23, 1990 | 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru | M5.6 | 47 km | 104 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru | M5.4 | 109 km | 54 km |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru | M5.3 | 73 km | 81 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru | M5.3 | 128 km | 116 km |
| Apr 8, 1996 | 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru | M5.3 | 72 km | 72 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru | M5.2 | 63 km | 84 km |
| Sep 1, 1995 | 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.2 | 118 km | 109 km |
| Aug 1, 2009 | 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru | M5.2 | 97 km | 101 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru | M5.2 | 52 km | 90 km |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru | M5.1 | 105 km | 87 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru | M5.1 | 86 km | 60 km |
| Apr 25, 2000 | 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru | M5.1 | 84 km | 108 km |
| Apr 10, 2022 | 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Colonia, Peru | M5.0 | 137 km | 100 km |
| Jul 15, 2012 | 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 79 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 km NW of Mariposa, Peru | M5.0 | 138 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in |
Santa Clara de Cosme has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 48°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.5").