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Catán, Peru

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316 Population 1/sq mi density
8,497 ft Elevation 2,590 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Catán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,497 ft (2,590 m)
Area224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-7.3004°N, 78.9332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 12, 2024.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 116 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 145 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 148 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 144 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 59 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 135 km
Aug 8, 2002 13 km S of Puente Viru, Peru M4.9 140 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 128 km
Jul 20, 2016 15 km E of Virú, Peru M4.9 127 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 112 km
Mar 20, 2003 42 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 117 km
Nov 10, 1990 20 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 132 km
Oct 3, 2009 66 km SSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.8 147 km
May 25, 2019 64 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.7 147 km
Jun 29, 1993 49 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.7 145 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 77 km
Sep 13, 2003 86 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M4.7 149 km
Apr 24, 2021 63 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.7 140 km
Jun 27, 2007 25 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
March 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in

Catán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in August to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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