Calca, Peru
Full City Profile
9,179
Population
59/sq mi density
9,593 ft
Elevation
2,924 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Calca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,593 ft (2,924 m) |
| Area | 155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3333°S, 71.9500°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 42°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Calca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 41°F in June to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (0.3").