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Cachimayo, Peru

Full City Profile

1,673 Population 16/sq mi density
11,827 ft Elevation 3,605 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Cachimayo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,827 ft (3,605 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-13.4773°N, 72.0678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 43 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 144 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 40 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 109 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 103 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 145 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 121 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 114 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 106 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 86 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 148 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 140 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 46 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 102 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 75 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 82 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 50 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 45 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 91 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
August 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Warmest
December 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in

Cachimayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in June to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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