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Carac, Peru

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375 Population 1/sq mi density
8,579 ft Elevation 2,615 meters
87°F Avg Temperature 30°C
Carac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average86.7°F
61% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,579 ft (2,615 m)
Area590.0 sq mi (1,528.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-11.1919°N, 76.7803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 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 58 km
Apr 29, 1991 18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru M5.9 98 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 90 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 78 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 137 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 140 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 131 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 132 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 80 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 68 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 117 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 104 km
Jun 3, 2014 20 km W of Chilca, Peru M5.2 148 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 71 km
Mar 20, 1998 54 km W of Callao, Peru M5.2 138 km
Mar 31, 2022 40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.1 133 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 131 km
Nov 1, 1997 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M4.9 141 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 124 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 28 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 100 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 96 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 107 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 93 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
February 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 46°F (8°C) 0.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Carac has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 45°F in August to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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