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Callanca, Peru

Full City Profile

4,046 Population 16/sq mi density
13,241 ft Elevation 4,036 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Callanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,241 ft (4,036 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-14.1814°N, 71.1407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 122 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 122 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 133 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 121 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 150 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 42 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 62 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 95 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 142 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 129 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 142 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 89 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 67 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 117 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 62 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 148 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 72 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 80 km
Mar 7, 2025 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru M5.4 106 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 23 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 188 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 7.0 in Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 6.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
June 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in Warmest

Callanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 35°F in July to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and June the driest (0.1").

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