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Catac, Peru

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2,776 Population 19/sq mi density
11,617 ft Elevation 3,541 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Catac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches. The area receives 23.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,617 ft (3,541 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8000°N, 77.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.5"
133% above US avg
Snowfall 23.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 19, 2025.

Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 138 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 147 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 115 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 136 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 114 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 141 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 117 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 109 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 79 km
Oct 19, 1992 30 km S of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.1 108 km
Nov 22, 1990 51 km W of Huarmey, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 21, 2015 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 149 km
Jul 28, 2007 34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru M5.0 148 km
May 12, 2020 37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.0 120 km
Feb 19, 2024 33 km SSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 149 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 94 km
Mar 28, 2015 44 km SSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.0 119 km
Oct 6, 2003 64 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 139 km
May 22, 2018 13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru M4.9 146 km
Nov 2, 2002 39 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M4.9 113 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
June 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
August 41°F (5°C) 0.2 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in
October 44°F (6°C) 1.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Catac has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in June to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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