Carania, Peru

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233 Population 20/sq mi density

12,359 ft Elevation 3,767 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Carania has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	41.0°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,359 ft (3,767 m)
Area	11.5 sq mi (29.9 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	-12.3442°N, 75.8683°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 50.9"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 3, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007	41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M8.0	141 km
Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	105 km
May 16, 1992	4 km E of San Clemente, Peru	M6.1	150 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	101 km
Aug 16, 2007	38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.8	138 km
Sep 22, 2010	6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru	M5.7	118 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	94 km
Aug 16, 2007	22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru	M5.6	122 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	109 km
Jan 23, 1990	4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru	M5.6	88 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	142 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	46 km
Jun 15, 2009	11 km N of San Clemente, Peru	M5.4	139 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	109 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	39 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	142 km
Nov 6, 1992	18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru	M5.3	127 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	84 km
Aug 16, 2007	15 km NE of Humay, Peru	M5.2	144 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	57 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	150 km
2007	S. PERU	Earthquake	10.1 m	596	141 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	139 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	137 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	129 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	137 km
1687	S. PERU	Earthquake	—	5,000	146 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
March	45°F (7°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.3 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	43°F (6°C)	0.1 in
August	41°F (5°C)	0.2 in
September	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in

Carania has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 39°F in January to 45°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.1").

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