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Charcana, Peru

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367 Population 1/sq mi density
11,165 ft Elevation 3,403 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Charcana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 261.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,165 ft (3,403 m)
Area425.4 sq mi (1,101.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-15.2406°N, 73.0711°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 261.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

699 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jun 23, 2001 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru M8.4 129 km
Aug 24, 2014 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru M6.8 89 km
Jul 5, 2001 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru M6.6 136 km
Jul 18, 2017 22 km S of Atico, Peru M6.4 144 km
Jun 7, 2012 16 km S of Uñon, Peru M6.1 100 km
Jul 17, 2013 3 km ESE of Maca, Peru M6.0 150 km
Jul 26, 2005 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru M5.9 17 km
May 17, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru M5.9 127 km
Nov 11, 1994 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru M5.8 72 km
Dec 4, 2001 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru M5.8 61 km
Apr 12, 1998 9 km N of Madrigal, Peru M5.8 138 km
Aug 9, 2001 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru M5.8 117 km
Nov 4, 1990 15 km N of Iray, Peru M5.8 72 km
Jun 24, 2017 14 km NE of Cahuacho, Peru M5.7 39 km
Oct 15, 1997 10 km NNE of Atico, Peru M5.7 112 km
Feb 16, 2016 26 km S of Atico, Peru M5.7 146 km
Dec 8, 2001 3 km NE of Alca, Peru M5.6 38 km
Dec 24, 2009 4 km NNW of Achanizo, Peru M5.6 113 km
Aug 11, 2017 18 km ESE of Atico, Peru M5.6 125 km
Sep 8, 1996 14 km WSW of Chichas, Peru M5.6 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 S. PERU Earthquake 8.8 m 103 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Andahua-Orcopampa Pyroclastic cone(s) 4,713 m (15,463 ft) 1490 82 km
Huambo Volcanic field 4,550 m (14,928 ft) -700 120 km
Sabancaya Stratovolcano(es) 5,960 m (19,554 ft) 2020 144 km
Chachani, Nevado Stratovolcano 6,057 m (19,872 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in
June 42°F (6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 42°F (6°C) 0.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Charcana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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