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Callahuanca, Peru

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640 Population 12/sq mi density
5,682 ft Elevation 1,732 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Callahuanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

84°F Jan (29°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average84°F (29°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,682 ft (1,732 m)
Area54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-11.8283°N, 76.6164°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.20"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 22 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 98 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 131 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 146 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 97 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 98 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 87 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 6 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 105 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km SE of Omas, Peru M5.5 97 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 67 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 115 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 69 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 71 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 102 km
May 17, 2018 7 km E of Mala, Peru M5.2 94 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 113 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 89 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 CHUNGAR Meteorological 30.0 m 600 78 km
1586 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 26.0 m 22 129 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 66 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 56 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 61 km
1974 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 0.9 m 78 137 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 46 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
February 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
March 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
August 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Callahuanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in August to 84°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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