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Cajacay, Peru

Full City Profile

636 Population 5/sq mi density
9,541 ft Elevation 2,908 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cajacay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,541 ft (2,908 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1555°N, 77.4397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 138 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 125 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 124 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 95 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 120 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 145 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 128 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 82 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 103 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 121 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 148 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 67 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 127 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 127 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 135 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 129 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 117 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 132 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 112 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 600 147 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 100 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 44°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in

Cajacay has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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