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San Miguel de Cauri, Peru

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5,326 Population 13/sq mi density
11,765 ft Elevation 3,586 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
San Miguel de Cauri 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

Elevation11,765 ft (3,586 m)
Area398.7 sq mi (1,032.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-10.1382°N, 76.6229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 94.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 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 M5.6 132 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 124 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 105 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 124 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 130 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 140 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 141 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 146 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 144 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 129 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 93 km
Mar 5, 2019 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 12 km WNW of Ticllos, Peru M4.9 73 km
Dec 31, 2012 16 km W of Sayán, Peru M4.9 138 km
Jan 23, 2007 55 km WSW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.9 134 km
Jul 17, 2023 17 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 119 km
Sep 3, 2019 50 km NNW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 147 km
Aug 7, 2012 31 km NW of Tingo María, Peru M4.8 128 km
Jul 28, 2015 58 km ESE of Churubamba, Peru M4.8 112 km
Jun 25, 2014 53 km WNW of Yuyapichis, Peru M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 600 111 km
2010 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER Meteorological 23.0 m 1 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.8 in
February 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Warmest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
June 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in

San Miguel de Cauri has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 34°F in July to 47°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.7").

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