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Canis, Peru

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662 Population 1/sq mi density
8,140 ft Elevation 2,481 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Canis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 58.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,140 ft (2,481 m)
Area457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-10.3383°N, 77.1711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 58.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 116 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 146 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 120 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 139 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 144 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 134 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 131 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 102 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 114 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 141 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 129 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 99 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 128 km
Jul 29, 2004 61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.1 142 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 113 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 115 km
Oct 6, 2003 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 139 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 93 km
Jan 27, 2006 66 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 147 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 113 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
August 45°F (7°C) 0.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Canis has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 40°F in January to 49°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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