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Caraz, Peru
Full City Profile
10,926
Population
115/sq mi density
8,009 ft
Elevation
2,441 meters
83°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Caraz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 348 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.0°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,009 ft (2,441 m) |
| Area | 95.2 sq mi (246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0485°N, 77.8101°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 32 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 110 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Caraz has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in June to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.8") and June the driest (0.1").