Cauri, Peru

Full City Profile

1,704 Population 4/sq mi density
11,785 ft Elevation 3,592 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Cauri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 34°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches. The area receives 94.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 34°F Jul (1°C)
Annual Average35.5°F
34% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average34°F (1°C)

Geography

Elevation11,785 ft (3,592 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates10.1417°S, 76.6247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 132 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 124 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 104 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 124 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 146 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 130 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 129 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 144 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 93 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 138 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 73 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 128 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 112 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 147 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 600 110 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
February 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Warmest
March 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in

Cauri has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 34°F in July to 46°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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