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La Caleta Culebras, Peru

Ancash · Peru

La Caleta Culebras is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 1,492. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,492 Population 1/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
6.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,492
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,492
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-9.9489°, -78.2253°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation6.5 inches (164 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Caleta Culebras

La Caleta Culebras is a small town in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 1,492. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

La Caleta Culebras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area1,327.5 sq mi (3,438.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-9.9489°N, 78.2253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Sep 23, 1995 81 km W of Paramonga, Peru M6.5 90 km
Jul 17, 1992 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.8 60 km
May 11, 2002 55 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 61 km
May 12, 1992 40 km W of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.7 74 km
Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 139 km
Jul 31, 1995 41 km SSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.7 53 km
Dec 14, 1990 70 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.6 88 km
Jan 19, 1996 72 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.6 73 km
Mar 31, 2019 117 km WSW of Puerto Casma, Peru M5.5 120 km
Jan 15, 2020 57 km WSW of Huarmey, Peru M5.4 60 km
Mar 30, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.4 104 km
Apr 1, 2015 30 km WNW of Paramonga, Peru M5.3 68 km
Nov 5, 1998 36 km SW of Huarmey, Peru M5.3 44 km
Jan 28, 2017 55 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.3 108 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 144 km
Dec 6, 2000 59 km WSW of Paramonga, Peru M5.2 106 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 93 km
Mar 28, 2010 14 km SE of Huarmey, Peru M5.2 29 km
Jul 18, 2016 17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru M5.2 149 km
May 5, 2013 68 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 98 km
1966 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 3.0 m 110 100 km
1970 N. PERU Earthquake 0.5 m 66,794 104 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in

La Caleta Culebras has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in La Caleta Culebras

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 88109 Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa No. 88318
Institución Educativa No. 88352
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Farmers Markets in La Caleta Culebras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Galería Comercial Señor de los Milagros

Restaurants in La Caleta Culebras

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Warique

Stadiums & Teams in La Caleta Culebras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Caleta Culebras

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani AirportATAMedium Airport
Casma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Caleta Culebras

What is the population of La Caleta Culebras?

La Caleta Culebras has a population of 1,492 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,327.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Caleta Culebras?

La Caleta Culebras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.

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