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Cayna, Peru

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976 Population 47/sq mi density
10,876 ft Elevation 3,315 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Cayna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,876 ft (3,315 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-10.2723°N, 76.3886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 24.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 94 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 128 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 97 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 79 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 139 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 103 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 112 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 131 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 117 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 143 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 134 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 101 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 116 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 115 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 96 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 99 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 143 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 135 km
Jan 6, 2002 25 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
February 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Warmest
December 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in

Cayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 45°F in July to 50°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and June the driest (0.7").

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