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Cahuac, Peru

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670 Population 20/sq mi density
11,070 ft Elevation 3,374 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Cahuac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,070 ft (3,374 m)
Area33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8526°N, 76.6304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 112 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 143 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 135 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 133 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 126 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 138 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 126 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 131 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 121 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 140 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 149 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 81 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 130 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 70 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 129 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 100 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 111 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 99 km
Mar 25, 2006 58 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M4.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 143 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
August 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Cahuac has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 35°F in January to 49°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.6").

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