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Weather & Climate in Cajaruro, Peru
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cajaruro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 921.3 sq mi (2,386.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7364°N, 78.4256°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 5, 1991 | 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M7.1 | 150 km | 20 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M6.6 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru | M6.5 | 147 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2010 | 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M6.0 | 122 km | 132 km |
| May 30, 1990 | 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru | M5.7 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jun 9, 1990 | 3 km E of Rioja, Peru | M5.5 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.5 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Jun 6, 1990 | 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru | M5.3 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 127 km | 50 km |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.2 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 1991 | 21 km NNE of Rioja, Peru | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 61 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Apr 17, 2019 | 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.1 | 81 km | 49 km |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru | M5.1 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km WNW of Rioja, Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1991 | 13 km NE of Olleros, Peru | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1991 | 22 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1991 | 5 km W of Soritor, Peru | M5.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 72 km N of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru | M5.0 | 140 km | 41 km |
| Apr 21, 2023 | northern Peru | M5.0 | 142 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in |
Cajaruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.7").