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Canta, Peru
Full City Profile
1,646
Population
17/sq mi density
9,304 ft
Elevation
2,836 meters
36°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Canta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,304 ft (2,836 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.4672°N, 76.6242°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 39 km |
| 1586 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 26.0 m | 22 | 149 km |
| 1746 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 5,941 | 86 km |
| 1865 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 5 | 79 km |
| 1806 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1878 | CENTRAL PERU | Unknown | — | 5 | 72 km |
| 1860 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 38°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Canta has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 33°F in January to 44°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.1").