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Casca, Peru

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212 Population 2/sq mi density
11,165 ft Elevation 3,403 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Casca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,165 ft (3,403 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8554°N, 77.3983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 36 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 120 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 105 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 149 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 33 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 150 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 143 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 132 km
Aug 25, 2002 33 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.8 137 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 136 km
Aug 25, 2009 23 km ENE of Sartimbamba, Peru M4.7 140 km
May 7, 2015 5 km ENE of Sitabamba, Peru M4.7 99 km
Oct 19, 1996 49 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 149 km
Aug 1, 2016 36 km NE of Arancay, Peru M4.7 94 km
Aug 17, 1998 2 km NNE of Llacllin, Peru M4.7 135 km
May 14, 2014 25 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M4.7 137 km
Nov 19, 1998 2 km S of Coishco, Peru M4.7 136 km
Jul 23, 2013 5 km WSW of Coishco, Peru M4.6 140 km
Apr 6, 2013 23 km NNW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.4 in
August 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in

Casca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 43°F in January to 54°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.3").

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