Caujul, Peru

Full City Profile

412 Population 1/sq mi density

10,394 ft Elevation 3,168 meters

87°F Avg Temperature 30°C

Caujul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 87°F (31°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	86.7°F
	61% above US avg
January Average	83°F (28°C)
July Average	89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,394 ft (3,168 m)
Area	457.0 sq mi (1,183.6 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	-10.8053°N, 76.9789°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	106 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	91 km
Jul 31, 1995	41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru	M5.7	147 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	101 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	126 km
Oct 4, 1999	21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru	M5.6	147 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	96 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	97 km
Apr 1, 2015	30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.3	124 km
Mar 28, 2010	14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru	M5.2	138 km
Dec 6, 2000	59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.2	147 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	94 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	86 km
Mar 31, 2022	40 km W of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	118 km
Jan 6, 2017	66 km WSW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.1	144 km
Jul 29, 2004	61 km WSW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.1	139 km
May 12, 2020	37 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru	M5.0	132 km
Jul 28, 2007	34 km SW of Supe Puerto, Peru	M5.0	110 km
Aug 13, 2019	12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru	M4.9	75 km
May 22, 2018	13 km WSW of Végueta, Peru	M4.9	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	61 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	135 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	134 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	145 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	133 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	145 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	83°F (28°C)	4.4 in
February	45°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	44°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	41°F (5°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	89°F (32°C)	0.1 in	Warmest
August	41°F (5°C)	0.3 in
September	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
December	44°F (7°C)	3.0 in

Caujul has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in June to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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