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Catahuasi, Peru

Full City Profile

386 Population 2/sq mi density
3,845 ft Elevation 1,172 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Catahuasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Area171.7 sq mi (444.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-12.7989°N, 75.8919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 101 km
Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 145 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 150 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 100 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 113 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 120 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 118 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 91 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 99 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 121 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 69 km
May 6, 2012 14 km SE of Humay, Peru M5.6 114 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 115 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 82 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 128 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 97 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 113 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 146 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 101 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 101 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 150 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
February 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 52°F (11°C) 0.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in

Catahuasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in June to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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