Cajamarca, Peru

Full City Profile

201,329 Population 1,329/sq mi density
8,858 ft Elevation 2,700 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Cajamarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.5 km²)
Population Density1,329/sq mi
Coordinates7.1638°S, 78.5003°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.9"
121% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 69 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 107 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 123 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 115 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 118 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 130 km
Apr 14, 2012 12 km WSW of Moche, Peru M4.6 136 km
Mar 1, 2008 8 km W of Aricapampa, Peru M4.6 105 km
Jan 27, 2007 8 km W of Victor Raul, Peru M4.6 144 km
Jun 20, 1994 2 km NE of Celendín, Peru M4.6 54 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 137 km
Dec 1, 1998 14 km NNW of Chalamarca, Peru M4.5 87 km
Sep 12, 2024 9 km NE of Mollepata, Peru M4.5 126 km
Mar 4, 1991 13 km NNW of Parcoy, Peru M4.5 135 km
Nov 9, 1994 17 km ESE of Huamachuco, Peru M4.5 101 km
Jun 22, 2023 12 km NW of Tocmoche, Peru M4.4 140 km
Feb 19, 2024 9 km ENE of Lacabamba, Peru M4.4 141 km
Feb 4, 1998 16 km SSW of Cascas, Peru M4.4 65 km
Sep 2, 2000 25 km NW of Santa Catalina, Peru M4.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
February 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Cajamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 51°F in June to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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