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Cayco, Peru

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529 Population 2/sq mi density
12,536 ft Elevation 3,821 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Cayco has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 262.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,536 ft (3,821 m)
Area251.0 sq mi (650.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-14.3448°N, 71.1611°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 262.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 16, 2025.

May 26, 2022 10 km W of Azángaro, Peru M7.2 113 km
Mar 1, 2019 22 km NNE of Azángaro, Peru M7.0 116 km
Jul 12, 2009 10 km SSW of Tirapata, Peru M6.1 109 km
May 31, 2020 19 km SW of Vilavila, Peru M6.1 117 km
Jun 16, 1994 5 km WSW of Nicasio, Peru M6.0 137 km
Sep 13, 2010 21 km SW of Nuñoa, Peru M5.9 51 km
Nov 27, 1999 10 km S of Langui, Peru M5.9 25 km
Oct 26, 2001 16 km NE of Ayaviri, Peru M5.8 85 km
Sep 5, 2009 12 km N of Nicasio, Peru M5.8 131 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 134 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 149 km
May 3, 2020 13 km NW of Lampa, Peru M5.7 128 km
Mar 15, 2009 29 km E of Nuñoa, Peru M5.7 87 km
Oct 28, 2003 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru M5.6 63 km
May 24, 2003 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru M5.6 52 km
Apr 20, 1994 8 km SW of Tirapata, Peru M5.6 105 km
Oct 14, 1999 22 km SSW of Macusani, Peru M5.5 73 km
Feb 16, 2001 11 km W of Lampa, Peru M5.5 133 km
Jun 29, 2001 6 km S of Lampa, Peru M5.4 146 km
Apr 21, 2012 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru M5.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 28 km
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 173 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 177 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 7.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 6.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 6.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
June 35°F (1°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
August 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
September 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Warmest

Cayco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 34°F in January to 43°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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