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Carhuanca, Peru

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500 Population 7/sq mi density
10,190 ft Elevation 3,106 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Carhuanca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,190 ft (3,106 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7424°N, 73.7875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

199 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 7, 2025.

Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 98 km
May 23, 2010 4 km WNW of Sacsamarca, Peru M6.1 64 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 120 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 132 km
May 8, 1991 15 km WSW of Carapo, Peru M5.6 74 km
Sep 12, 1998 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru M5.6 138 km
May 10, 1996 18 km WSW of Sacsamarca, Peru M5.5 79 km
Jul 29, 1991 8 km SW of Huacaña, Peru M5.5 56 km
Aug 10, 2001 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru M5.4 138 km
May 16, 2017 25 km WSW of Cotaruse, Peru M5.4 97 km
Oct 15, 2002 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru M5.3 123 km
Jan 19, 2018 24 km W of Vinchos, Peru M5.3 103 km
Apr 8, 1996 21 km SW of Ayna, Peru M5.3 108 km
Jan 13, 1998 11 km ESE of Umamarca, Peru M5.3 53 km
May 27, 1998 central Peru M5.3 116 km
Jul 27, 1997 0 km WSW of Pomacocha, Peru M5.2 44 km
Sep 1, 1995 34 km SSE of Pilpichaca, Peru M5.2 120 km
May 28, 2008 6 km WSW of Antaparco, Peru M5.2 102 km
Apr 13, 2020 7 km SW of Yanaca, Peru M5.2 85 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
February 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in

Carhuanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 43°F in July to 59°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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