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Caja, Peru

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485 Population 6/sq mi density
10,276 ft Elevation 3,132 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Caja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 35.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,276 ft (3,132 m)
Area86.2 sq mi (223.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-12.9175°N, 74.4661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 35.7"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 30, 2025.

May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 113 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 107 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 84 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 121 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 85 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 137 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 48 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 37 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 90 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 96 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 137 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 21 km
Apr 25, 2000 8 km NE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.1 66 km
Apr 7, 2022 13 km ESE of Cocas, Peru M5.1 96 km
Jul 9, 2021 10 km SSE of Ayna, Peru M5.1 66 km
May 13, 2019 16 km SW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.0 125 km
Jul 15, 2012 7 km WNW of Cocharcas, Peru M5.0 103 km
Apr 14, 2014 5 km WNW of Vilca, Peru M4.9 97 km
Jan 29, 1994 10 km NW of Pilpichaca, Peru M4.9 77 km
Feb 19, 2024 11 km NW of Huachocolpa, Peru M4.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in

Caja has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 41°F in January to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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