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 Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation9,593 ft (2,924 m)
Area155.8 sq mi (403.4 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates13.3333°S, 71.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 36 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 146 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 130 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 61 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 123 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 135 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 137 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 126 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 106 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 122 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 134 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 144 km
Aug 10, 1994 central Peru M5.1 95 km
Dec 26, 1999 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.1 122 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 62 km
Sep 2, 2019 central Peru M5.0 102 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 39 km
Aug 10, 2010 8 km NW of Curpahuasi, Peru M5.0 111 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 54 km
Sep 20, 2012 9 km WSW of Palpacachi, Peru M4.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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