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Weather & Climate in Caicay, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caicay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,200 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
42°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,200 ft (3,109 m) |
| Area | 64.0 sq mi (165.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -13.5970°N, 71.6963°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jul 6, 1991 | 15 km W of Lares, Peru | M7.0 | 76 km | 105 km |
| Nov 27, 1999 | 10 km S of Langui, Peru | M5.9 | 113 km | 126 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru | M5.8 | 65 km | 92 km |
| Aug 9, 2001 | 7 km WSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 1998 | 0 km SE of Turpay, Peru | M5.6 | 122 km | 91 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 21 km NNE of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.6 | 143 km | 197 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 10 km W of Pichigua, Peru | M5.6 | 121 km | 144 km |
| Apr 21, 2012 | 5 km ESE of Coporaque, Peru | M5.4 | 138 km | 111 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 11 km SSW of Turpay, Peru | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 12 km NNW of Cayarani, Peru | M5.4 | 114 km | 114 km |
| May 27, 1998 | central Peru | M5.3 | 117 km | 96 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 8 km SSE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 145 km | 144 km |
| Oct 15, 2002 | 7 km W of Pataypampa, Peru | M5.3 | 129 km | 87 km |
| Apr 21, 2015 | 6 km ENE of Yauri, Peru | M5.3 | 135 km | 153 km |
| May 5, 2003 | 17 km WSW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 141 km | 171 km |
| Dec 30, 2012 | 46 km E of Salvación, Peru | M5.2 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 12 km WNW of Nuñoa, Peru | M5.2 | 138 km | 29 km |
| Aug 10, 1994 | central Peru | M5.1 | 105 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Layo, Peru | M5.1 | 122 km | 67 km |
| Dec 26, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Curpahuasi, Peru | M5.1 | 128 km | 91 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Quimsachata | Lava dome | 3,693 m (12,116 ft) | -4450 | 74 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 42°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Caicay has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 42°F in July to 52°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and June the driest (0.2").