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Weather & Climate in Cahuacho, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cahuacho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,175 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,175 ft (3,406 m) |
| Area | 698.0 sq mi (1,807.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.5061°N, 73.4792°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
752 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.4.
| Jun 23, 2001 | 6 km SSW of Atico, Peru | M8.4 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 10 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.2 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 16 km WSW of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 37 km W of Atiquipa, Peru | M7.1 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 38 km NW of Aniso, Peru | M6.8 | 102 km | 101 km |
| Jul 5, 2001 | 31 km S of Achanizo, Peru | M6.6 | 84 km | 62 km |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 22 km S of Atico, Peru | M6.4 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 16 km S of Uñon, Peru | M6.1 | 121 km | 110 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 34 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.1 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 10 km SW of Atiquipa, Peru | M6.0 | 110 km | 27 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km S of Atico, Peru | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2005 | central Peru | M5.9 | 139 km | 31 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro, Peru | M5.9 | 109 km | 101 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 9 km SSW of Toro, Peru | M5.9 | 58 km | 111 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 27 km SSE of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Nov 11, 1994 | 16 km NW of Uñon, Peru | M5.8 | 102 km | 121 km |
| May 18, 2009 | 35 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 21 km WNW of Atiquipa, Peru | M5.8 | 114 km | 27 km |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 24 km SW of Acarí, Peru | M5.8 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Orcopampa, Peru | M5.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis 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 | 86 km |
| 2024 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 2018 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2013 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Andahua-Orcopampa (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 124 km |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 149 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Cahuacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 47°F in July to 53°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").