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Characato, Peru
Full City Profile
12,411
Population
904/sq mi density
8,645 ft
Elevation
2,635 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Characato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,645 ft (2,635 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.4687°N, 71.4841°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1715 | PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachani, Nevado (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 69 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 99 km |
| Tutupaca | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,801 m (19,032 ft) | 1802 | 134 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 148 km |
| Yucamane | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,495 m (18,028 ft) | -1320 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
Characato has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 56°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and April the driest (0.0").