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Cayrán, Peru

Full City Profile

527 Population 10/sq mi density
7,280 ft Elevation 2,219 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Cayrán 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. The area gets 346 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,280 ft (2,219 m)
Area51.2 sq mi (132.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9807°N, 76.2840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 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 94 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 106 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 95 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 107 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 140 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 130 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 141 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 100 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 124 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 120 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 116 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 138 km
Mar 13, 2018 56 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 146 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 98 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 109 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 99 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 141 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 140 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 145 km
Mar 28, 2024 31 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M4.9 149 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 600 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
February 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
July 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
November 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in

Cayrán has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in July to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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