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Calamarca, Peru

Full City Profile

364 Population 1/sq mi density
9,993 ft Elevation 3,046 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Calamarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,993 ft (3,046 m)
Area540.2 sq mi (1,399.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1700°N, 78.4115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 113 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 104 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 147 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 127 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 111 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 136 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 110 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 123 km
Dec 14, 1993 53 km SW of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.1 143 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 104 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 128 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 123 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 136 km
Feb 21, 2020 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.9 149 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 129 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 57 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 108 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 34 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 148 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 150 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 122 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 1.7 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in

Calamarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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