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Caritamaya, Peru

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540 Population 1/sq mi density
12,589 ft Elevation 3,837 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Caritamaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,589 ft (3,837 m)
Area726.9 sq mi (1,882.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-16.0080°N, 69.7561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

471 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 135 km
May 24, 1991 13 km SSE of Chojata, Peru M6.8 115 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 133 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 130 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 102 km
Jun 8, 2011 43 km SSE of Mazo Cruz, Peru M5.9 122 km
Sep 30, 2009 17 km ESE of Putina, Peru M5.9 71 km
Dec 2, 1991 23 km NW of Yumani, Bolivia M5.8 52 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 112 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 111 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 135 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 107 km
May 1, 1993 28 km SSE of Putina, Peru M5.4 53 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 93 km
May 12, 2021 2 km NW of Chuquitira, Peru M5.4 144 km
Jun 27, 2006 12 km WNW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 109 km
Mar 22, 2010 7 km WNW of Juli, Peru M5.3 33 km
Feb 24, 2002 53 km E of Chojata, Peru M5.3 73 km
Dec 22, 1995 26 km N of Yumani, Bolivia M5.3 71 km
Apr 14, 1995 14 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.3 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutupaca (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutupaca Stratovolcano(es) 5,801 m (19,032 ft) 1802 131 km
Huaynaputina Stratovolcano 4,850 m (15,912 ft) 1600 135 km
Yucamane Stratovolcano(es) 5,495 m (18,028 ft) -1320 139 km
Tacora Stratovolcano(es) 5,980 m (19,619 ft) Unknown 190 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 7.3 in Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 7.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in

Caritamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in July to 51°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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