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Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan, Peru

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647 Population 2/sq mi density
14,019 ft Elevation 4,273 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 339 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. The area receives 300.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,019 ft (4,273 m)
Area420.4 sq mi (1,088.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-11.2042°N, 76.2856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.3"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 300.3"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 2, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993 15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru M6.3 57 km
Jun 21, 1995 28 km W of Chancay, Peru M5.6 141 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 92 km
Jan 7, 2022 6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru M5.6 80 km
Dec 25, 1998 9 km SE of Chancay, Peru M5.4 112 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 37 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 126 km
May 12, 2022 9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru M5.4 145 km
Mar 29, 2008 14 km SSW of Callao, Peru M5.3 145 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 113 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 128 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 138 km
Feb 15, 2024 13 km NW of Chancay, Peru M5.2 121 km
May 7, 1997 1 km WSW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 118 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 137 km
Apr 10, 2013 2 km WSW of Villa Rica, Peru M5.1 120 km
Apr 7, 2001 3 km E of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 122 km
Apr 10, 2022 6 km WSW of Comas, Peru M5.0 138 km
Oct 18, 1994 1 km SE of Villa Rica, Peru M5.0 123 km
Apr 3, 2024 22 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 28 km
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 133 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 125 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m — 133 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown — 5 118 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake — — 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in
February 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
June 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
July 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
September 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in

Santa Barbara de Carhuacayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 38°F in June to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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