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Carhuamayo, Peru

Full City Profile

9,122 Population 87/sq mi density
13,986 ft Elevation 4,263 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Carhuamayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 28°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 59.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 28°F Jul (-2°C)
Annual Average30.0°F
44% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average28°F (-2°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,986 ft (4,263 m)
Area104.8 sq mi (271.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9167°N, 76.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 59.5"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 11, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 98 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 121 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 51 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 8 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 148 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 84 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 114 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 130 km
Jun 16, 1992 21 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.2 127 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 128 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 83 km
Aug 11, 2002 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.1 149 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 135 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 82 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 95 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 77 km
Jan 22, 2018 41 km N of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.0 129 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 133 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.0 in
February 44°F (7°C) 6.4 in Wettest
March 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Warmest

Carhuamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 28°F in July to 44°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (0.7").

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