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Callancas, Peru

Full City Profile

587 Population 3/sq mi density
4,783 ft Elevation 1,458 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Callancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average85.6°F
59% above US avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,783 ft (1,458 m)
Area197.3 sq mi (510.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.7657°N, 78.4817°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.5"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 84 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 143 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 145 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 99 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 140 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 140 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 146 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 72 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 92 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 150 km
Apr 7, 1994 56 km SW of Victor Raul, Peru M4.9 134 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 143 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 128 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 143 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 146 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 141 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 123 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 92 km
Apr 24, 2021 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 147 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in
February 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 85°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in

Callancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 58°F in June to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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