Calapuja, Peru

Full City Profile

375 Population 1/sq mi density

12,726 ft Elevation 3,879 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Calapuja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 364 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days	364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,726 ft (3,879 m)
Area	269.4 sq mi (697.8 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-15.3101°N, 70.2217°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 9.7"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022	10 km W of Azángaro, Peru	M7.2	45 km
Mar 1, 2019	22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru	M7.0	67 km
May 24, 1991	13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru	M6.8	143 km
May 31, 2020	19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru	M6.1	59 km
Jul 12, 2009	10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru	M6.1	38 km
Jun 16, 1994	5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru	M6.0	10 km
Nov 27, 1999	10 km S of Langui, Peru	M5.9	144 km
Sep 30, 2009	17 km ESE of Putina, Peru	M5.9	103 km
Sep 13, 2010	21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.9	98 km
Sep 5, 2009	12 km N of Nicasio, Peru	M5.8	21 km
Dec 2, 1991	23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia	M5.8	118 km
Oct 26, 2001	16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru	M5.8	67 km
Mar 15, 2009	29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.7	97 km
May 3, 2020	13 km NW of Lampa, Peru	M5.7	26 km
Apr 20, 1994	8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru	M5.6	43 km
Oct 28, 2003	21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru	M5.6	120 km
Oct 14, 1999	22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru	M5.5	118 km
Feb 16, 2001	11 km W of Lampa, Peru	M5.5	27 km
May 1, 1993	28 km SSE of Putina, Peru	M5.4	103 km
Apr 21, 2012	5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru	M5.4	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huaynaputina (159 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Huaynaputina	Stratovolcano	4,850 m (15,912 ft)	1600	159 km
Chachani, Nevado	Stratovolcano	6,057 m (19,872 ft)	Unknown	171 km
Quimsachata	Lava dome	3,693 m (12,116 ft)	-4450	175 km
Sabancaya	Stratovolcano(es)	5,960 m (19,554 ft)	2020	183 km
Tutupaca	Stratovolcano(es)	5,801 m (19,032 ft)	1802	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
February	49°F (10°C)	5.1 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	46°F (8°C)	0.5 in
June	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	45°F (7°C)	0.1 in
August	45°F (7°C)	0.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	1.1 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
December	50°F (10°C)	4.3 in

Calapuja has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 43°F in June to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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