Caral, Peru

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628 Population 6/sq mi density

1,224 ft Elevation 373 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Caral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 1.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	72.9°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,224 ft (373 m)
Area	109.9 sq mi (284.6 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.8887°N, 77.5036°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.8"

95% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995	81 km W of Paramonga, Peru	M6.5	120 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	136 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	45 km
Jul 17, 1992	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.8	128 km
Jul 31, 1995	41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	98 km
May 11, 2002	55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	121 km
Jan 19, 1996	72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.6	148 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	149 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	72 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	143 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	89 km
Jan 15, 2020	57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.4	133 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	148 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	74 km
Nov 5, 1998	36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.3	113 km
Mar 28, 2010	14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru	M5.2	102 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	90 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	68 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	138 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	43 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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	110 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	128 km
1966	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	3.0 m	110	125 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	131 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	142 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	135 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	142 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
February	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Driest
June	62°F (17°C)	0.2 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.3 in
August	60°F (16°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
October	63°F (17°C)	0.1 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.1 in
December	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in

Caral has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.3") and May the driest (0.1").

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